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"Sydney Astronomers Discover Surprising Radio Signals from Coldest Star"
astronomy2 years ago

"Sydney Astronomers Discover Surprising Radio Signals from Coldest Star"

Astronomers at the University of Sydney have discovered the coldest star yet that emits radio waves. The star, known as an ultracool brown dwarf, has a surface temperature of about 425 degrees Celsius, making it cooler than a typical campfire. While not the coldest star ever found, it is the coolest to be analyzed using radio astronomy. The star's low temperature and production of radio waves provide valuable insights into the evolution of stars and the generation of magnetic fields. The discovery was made using data from telescopes in Australia and South Africa.

"Cooler Than a Campfire: Discover the Stellar S'mores Star"
astronomy2 years ago

"Cooler Than a Campfire: Discover the Stellar S'mores Star"

Researchers have discovered the coldest star ever detected with a radio telescope, a brown dwarf smaller than Jupiter with a temperature of 797 degrees Fahrenheit. Brown dwarfs, also known as "failed stars," are too small to undergo nuclear fusion like larger stars. The discovery was made using data from the Australian SKA Pathfinder Telescope and confirmed with other radio telescopes. The findings provide insights into the magnetic field properties of brown dwarfs and contribute to a better understanding of the 3-D structure of these celestial bodies.