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An Unlikely Couple: A close-in brown dwarf orbiting a massive, aging star
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This blog post discusses the rare discovery of a close-in brown dwarf orbiting a massive, aging star, specifically focusing on HIP 61637 b. The authors analyze this case study, which may challenge existing theories on brown dwarf formation.
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