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1. Brown Dwarf Schematic
The approximate size of a brown dwarf (center) compared to the sun (left) and Jupiter (right). Although brown dwarfs are similar in size to Jupiter, they are much more dense and produce their own light whereas Jupiter shines with reflected light from the sun. (Illustration: NASA/CXC/M.Weiss)
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The approximate size of a brown dwarf (center) compared to the sun (left) and Jupiter (right). Although brown dwarfs are similar in size to Jupiter, they are much more dense and produce their own light whereas Jupiter shines with reflected light from the sun. (Illustration: NASA/CXC/M.Weiss)
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Revised: August 19, 2008