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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. On the left is an L dwarf, in the middle is a T dwarf, and on the right is a Y dwarf. The objects are progressively cooler in atmospheric temperatures as you move from left to right. The L dwarf is seen as a dim red orb to the eye. The T dwarf is even fainter and appears with a darker reddish, or magenta, hue. The Y dwarf is dimmer still. Because astronomers have not yet detected Y dwarfs at the visible wavelengths we see with our eyes, the choice of a purple hue is done mainly for artistic reasons. The Y dwarf is also illustrated as reflecting a faint amount of visible starlight from interstellar space.
In this rendering, the travelers spaceship is the same distance from each object. This illustrates an unusual property of brown dwarfs, that they all have the same dimensions, roughly the size of the planet Jupiter, regardless of their mass. This mass disparity can be as large as fifteen times or more when comparing an L to a Y dwarf, despite the fact that both objects have the same radius
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This print showcases the imagination of an interstellar traveler as they embark on a journey to explore brown dwarfs. The artist's concept beautifully illustrates the distinct appearances of different types of brown dwarfs. On the left, we witness an L dwarf, emitting a soft red glow that resembles a dim orb in space. Moving towards the center, our eyes are drawn to a T dwarf, even fainter than its predecessor and adorned with a darker reddish or magenta hue. However, it is the Y dwarf on the right that truly captivates our attention. Although astronomers have yet to detect Y dwarfs at visible wavelengths perceivable by human eyes, this artwork envisions them with a purple hue for artistic purposes. Despite their diminished luminosity compared to other brown dwarfs, these elusive objects reflect a subtle amount of visible starlight from interstellar space. What makes this rendering particularly intriguing is that all three brown dwarfs depicted share similar dimensions comparable to Jupiter's size despite vast differences in mass. This peculiar characteristic sets them apart from conventional celestial bodies and challenges our understanding of stellar evolution. In this visual representation, we observe that each object is equidistant from the traveler's spaceship—an intentional choice by Stocktrek Images—to emphasize this extraordinary property exhibited by brown dwarfs. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing image print, we are reminded once again of the boundless wonders awaiting us beyond our own cosmic neighborhood.
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