Scientists Find a Quadruple Star System in Our Cosmic Backyard

Researchers have discovered a rare quadruple star system located within our cosmic neighborhood, just 145 light-years from Earth. The system comprises four celestial objects, including two cold brown dwarfs, which are objects too massive to be planets but not massive enough to sustain nuclear fusion like stars. This unique configuration provides scientists with a valuable opportunity to study the characteristics and behavior of brown dwarfs, which are considered to be essential links between the largest planets and the smallest stars. The discovery of this quadruple system in our cosmic backyard, as the article describes it, is particularly significant as it offers a rare chance to observe and analyze these elusive celestial objects up close. The findings from this study are expected to contribute to a better understanding of the formation and evolution of such complex multi-star systems, as well as the role of brown dwarfs in the broader context of the Milky Way galaxy.