The L-dwarf in the study, W1906+40, is thought to be a star based on estimates of its age — the older the L-dwarf, the more likely it is a star. Its temperature is about 3,500° F (1,900° C).

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Scientists using NASA telescopes discovered a massive, cloudy storm on a small brown-dwarf star (known as W1906+40), which is some 53 light-years from Earth. (That's 318 trillion miles.) The star ...

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When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A small, dim star appears to be wracked by a mega storm more violent than any weather yet ...

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