"James Webb Space Telescope Uncovers Alien Auroras and Exomoons Around Failed Stars"

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The James Webb Space Telescope has made a surprising discovery of methane emissions from a brown dwarf, suggesting the presence of aurorae and a potential hidden exomoon. This finding challenges previous assumptions about these "failed stars" and raises questions about the source of the emissions. The discovery highlights the significant impact of the JWST in uncovering new phenomena in the universe.
- James Webb Space Telescope's 'shocking' discovery may hint at hidden exomoon around 'failed star' Space.com
- James Webb Space Telescope data pinpoint possible aurorae on a cold brown dwarf Phys.org
- In a first, JWST finds isolated brown dwarf with methane, auroras Interesting Engineering
- 'Alien aurora' may have been spotted on nearby failed star BBC Science Focus
- James Webb spots brown dwarf emitting methane for first time SiliconRepublic.com
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