'They're kind of goth': NASA spacecraft gives mysterious brown dwarfs a close-up

NASA’s SPHEREx mission has provided unprecedented detailed observations of numerous brown dwarfs, classifying them as “failed stars” due to their inability to sustain nuclear fusion like true stars. These solitary objects were identified through extensive surveys conducted by the spacecraft, revealing a significant population within our galaxy. Astronomers utilized SPHEREx's ability to detect faint infrared light emitted by these distant bodies. The data collected offers valuable insights into the formation and characteristics of this unique class of celestial objects. Scientists are continuing to analyze the information gathered from SPHEREX to further understand the properties of these dark wanderers.