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JWST found rogue worlds that blur the line between stars and planets (www.newscientist.com)
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[–] UselesslyBrisk@infosec.pub 11 points 2 months ago

The observation isn't about discovering brown dwarfs, but rather it contributes to defining the boundaries between what is classified as a brown dwarf and what is considered a gas giant. Additionally, it was one of the first instances where a brown dwarf was observed with satellites, making it noteworthy.