The 2M1207 system

Two new studies, based on observations made with ESO's telescopes, show that objects only a few times more massive than Jupiter are born with discs of dust and gas, the raw material for planet making. This suggests that miniature versions of the solar system may circle objects that are some 100 times less massive than our Sun. VLT NACO J-band image, showing the 2M1207Ab system: the planetary companion is visible near the lower left rim of the brown dwarf, at a separation of 769 mas. North is up, East is left.

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ESO

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Identificazione:eso0619b
Tipo:Osservazione
Data di rilascio:06 Giugno 2006
Notizie relative:eso0619
Grandezza:1910 x 1134 px

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Nome:2M1207Ab
Tipo:Milky Way : Star : Type : Brown Dwarf
Distanza:180 Anni luce
Categoria:Stars

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