Toward the End of Stars: Discovering the Galaxy's Coldest Brown Dwarfs
Adam J. Burgasser (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Josh Bloom, (UC Berkeley), Kelle Cruz (California Institute of Technology), Michael, Cushing (U. Hawaii Institute for Astronomy), Sandy Leggett (Gemini),, Katharina Lodders (Washington University)
TL;DR
This paper discusses the scientific opportunities in studying the coldest brown dwarfs with temperatures below 1000 K, emphasizing their importance for understanding stellar and planetary formation.
Contribution
It highlights the need for focused research and observational strategies to discover and analyze the galaxy's coldest brown dwarfs in the coming decade.
Findings
Identification of the temperature threshold for cold brown dwarfs
Potential for new insights into star and planet formation
Emphasis on cross-disciplinary observational opportunities
Abstract
This White Paper to the National Academy of Sciences Astro2010 Decadal Review Committee highlights cross-disciplinary science opportunities over the next decade with cold brown dwarfs, sources defined here as having photospheric temperatures less than ~1000 K.
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Taxonomy
TopicsStellar, planetary, and galactic studies · Astronomy and Astrophysical Research · History and Developments in Astronomy