New brown dwarf in the solar neighbourhood (artist's impression)

Artist's impression of the SCR 1845-6357 stellar system. The small red star is shown in the background while the newly discovered brown dwarf is at front.

Credit:

ESO

About the Image

Id:eso0611a
Type:Artwork
Release date:22 March 2006
Related releases:eso0611
Size:3000 x 2000 px

About the Object

Name:SCR 1845-6357
Type:Milky Way : Star : Grouping : Binary
Milky Way : Star : Type : Brown Dwarf
Distance:12 light years
Category:Illustrations
Stars

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