Planetary Science
Brown Dwarfs Could Reveal Secrets of Planet and Star Formation
They’re not quite stars and not quite planets but can help us understand both
Katelyn Allers is an astronomer whose research focuses on low-mass stars and brown dwarfs. Until recently, she was a professor at Bucknell University. She now produces digital-training materials at Northwest Registered Agent. Credit: Nick Higgins
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