Orbit of the ultra-cool stars in 2MASSW J0746425+2000321

Orbit of the brown dwarf around the ultra-cool dwarf (2MASSW J0746425+2000321). Each red dot on the orbit corresponds to one observation made with a ground- or space-based telescope. The observations cover 60% of the whole orbit.

Credit:

ESO

About the Image

Id:eso0420a
Type:Collage
Release date:15 June 2004
Related releases:eso0420
Size:3546 x 2250 px

About the Object

Name:2MASS J07464256+2000321
Type:Milky Way : Star : Type : Brown Dwarf
Distance:40 light years
Category:Stars

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