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When was the first known brown dwarf discovered?
Quick Answer
In 1995, astronomers confirmed Gliese 229B as one of the first known brown dwarfs.
The Full Story
In 1995, astronomers confirmed Gliese 229B as a brown dwarf, an object too small to sustain normal hydrogen fusion like a star. Brown dwarfs bridge the gap between planets and stars. Gliese 229B was a major breakthrough because it provided clear evidence that this long-theorized class of object existed. Its discovery helped define a whole new category in astrophysics.
Key Facts
1.Confirmed in 1995
2.Object: Gliese 229B
3.Brown dwarfs are between stars and planets
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