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New Cosmic Object Challenges Astronomical Definitions

Updated 2026-07-22 15:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Astronomers have discovered a Jupiter-sized object orbiting a brown dwarf, which is circling a small star. This finding could force scientists to reconsider the definition of what constitutes a moon.

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Scientific American
The almost Jupiter-sized object is orbiting a brown dwarf, which, in turn, is circling around a small star
2026-07-22 15:00 UTC
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