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Do 'Ultracool' Brown Dwarfs Surround Us?

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the itsatrap dept.

astroengine writes "The recent discovery of two very cool 'T-class' brown dwarfs in our cosmic neighborhood has prompted speculation that there may be many more ultracool 'failed stars' nearby (abstract). Not only are these objects themselves very interesting to study, should there be many such brown dwarfs spanning interstellar space. Perhaps they could be used as 'stepping stones' to the stars."

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  1. Racist by Sedated2000 · · Score: 5, Funny

    I can't believe how racist slashdot has become. They may be ultra cool, but calling them brown is inciting hate. African American little people is the PC term.

    1. Re:Racist by PvtVoid · · Score: 4, Funny

      I can't believe how racist slashdot has become. They may be ultra cool, but calling them brown is inciting hate. African American little people is the PC term.

      Mass disadvantaged stars of color.

    2. Re:Racist by hey! · · Score: 2, Funny

      Face it, white man. Even our short guys get more than you do.

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  2. Re:fp by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    Suddenly it all makes sense: we're surrounded by assholes. Still, it doesn't take a scientist to realise that.