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Bizarre Object Hotter Than The Sun is Orbiting a Distant Star

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Published on 26 Jun 2023 / In News & Politics

In the cosmic theater, 1400 light-years away, a bizarre object hotter than the Sun is caught in a relentless orbit around a distant star. This celestial oddity, a brown dwarf, blurs the line between planets and stars. With an atmospheric composition akin to Jupiter, it's gargantuan in comparison. Astonishingly, its surface roars at an unimaginable 13,900 degrees Fahrenheit, hot enough for molecules to disintegrate into atoms! This brown dwarf orbits its ultra-hot white dwarf star with such proximity that it completes its year in just 2.3 hours. Tidally locked in its orbit, one side faces the star, reaching infernal temperatures, while the other side remains significantly cooler. Research into these enigmatic objects helps to unlock the secrets of how stars may consume their companions and sheds light on the diverse tapestry of our universe. Subscribe to Science Time: https://www.youtube.com/sciencetime24 #science #shorts #space

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