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Significance of brown dwarfsThe significance of brown dwarfs for resolving some major problems in astronomy is discussed. The importance of brown dwarfs for models of star formation by fragmentation of molecular clouds and for obtaining independent measurements of the ages of stars in binary systems is addressed. The relationship of brown dwarfs to planets is considered.
Document ID
19870050969
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Black, D. C.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA; NASA, Washington, DC, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1986
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Accession Number
87A38243
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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