Abstract
Dark objects each the size of a dozen Jupiters could lurk in nearby space, a new discovery suggests. In a paper to appear in Astrophysical Journal Letters, astronomers report finding a mysterious object in the constellation Orion, dubbed S Ori 47, which defies easy classification: It may be too light to be a brown dwarf, the smallest kind of star, and could even be a giant planet drifting alone through space. Whatever it is, it could be one of many, as it is visible only because it is still glowing after its fiery birth.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
