Brown Dwarfs Collection

Artists concept of twin brown dwarfs referred to as 2M 0939
This artists concept shows the dimmest star-like bodies currently known, twin brown dwarfs referred to as 2M 0939. The twins, which are about the same size, are drawn as if viewed from one side

Artists concept of the brown dwarf Gliese 229 b
Artists concept of how the brown dwarf Gliese 229 b might appear from a distance of about a half million miles. Glowing like a charcoal ember

An artists rendition comparing brown dwarfs to stars and planets
This figure shows an artists rendition comparing brown dwarfs to stars and planets. All objects are plotted to the same scale. On the far left is the limb of the Sun

Artists concept of Teide 1 from the surface of a hypothetical Mars-like planet
Artists concept of how Teide 1 might appear from the surface of a hypothetical Mars-like planet. In this image a hypothetical young planet orbits Teide 1 from a distance of about four million miles

Artists concept of brown dwarfs as seen by an interstellar traveler
Artists concept illustrating what brown dwarfs of different types might look like to a hypothetical interstellar traveler who has flown a spaceship to each one

A brown dwarf star as seen from a large moon orbiting the failed star
Illustration of a brown dwarf star as seen from a large moon orbiting the failed star

A view across a hypothetical barren alien planet towards a brown dwarf in the sky
View from a small, barren hypothetical planet orbiting obliquely to the plane of massive dust rings surrounding a brown dwarf of about 60 Jupiter masses

A brown dwarf surrounded by a swirling disk of planet-building dust
This artists concept shows a brown dwarf surrounded by a swirling disk of planet-building dust. The Spitzer Space Telescope spotted such a disk around a surprisingly low-mass brown dwarf

A view across a hypothetical primitive alien planet towards a brown dwarf in the sky. This brown dwarf is host to a disk composed primarily of asteroids and boulders

Binary system 2M J044144, artwork C015 / 0774
Binary system 2M J044144, artwork. At left is the primary star, an approximately 20 Jupiter-mass brown dwarf. At right is its 5-10 Jupiter-mass companion (other companions are not shown)

Alien landscape and nebulae, artwork
Alien landscape and planet. Artwork of the view from a moon of a gas giant extrasolar planet (top right), with another moon at lower right. Such planets are detected by a variety of methods

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Brown dwarfs, often referred to as "failed stars, " are fascinating celestial objects that blur the line between stars and planets. In an artist's concept of twin brown dwarfs known as 2M 0939, their ethereal glow illuminates the vastness of space. Similarly, in another depiction of Gliese 229 b, a solitary brown dwarf floats gracefully against a backdrop of twinkling stars. Comparisons between brown dwarfs and both stars and planets are beautifully illustrated by artists who capture their unique characteristics. One such rendition showcases these enigmatic objects amidst a cosmic dance, highlighting their intermediate nature. Another artwork portrays Teide 1 from the surface of a hypothetical Mars-like planet, offering us a glimpse into what it might be like to witness these celestial wonders firsthand. As we embark on interstellar journeys through artistic imagination, we envision how an interstellar traveler might perceive brown dwarfs – majestic orbs glowing softly against the infinite expanse. From the perspective of a large moon orbiting one such failed star, its radiant presence dominates the sky with awe-inspiring beauty. In our minds' eye, we explore alien worlds where barren landscapes stretch towards distant horizons while a brown dwarf looms overhead – an ever-present companion in this hypothetical realm. Surrounded by swirling disks of planet-building dust or set against primitive backgrounds on alien planets, these stellar anomalies captivate our imaginations with their mysterious allure. Binary systems like 2M J044144 further intrigue us as they showcase two brown dwarfs locked in eternal gravitational embrace. The intricate dance between these celestial bodies reminds us that even within failed star systems lies extraordinary complexity waiting to be unraveled. Through artistry and scientific curiosity alike, we delve into the captivating world – silent sentinels dotting our universe's tapestry with their subtle radiance and enigmatic presence.