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Traditionally, when we think about space objects orbiting stars, we categorize them as either planets or stars based on their characteristics, particularly temperature. In our own solar system, planets like Earth and Jupiter orbit the Sun, and they are, of course, significantly cooler than the Sun itself, which burns at around 5,500 degrees Celsius.
However, this discovery pushes the boundaries of that logic. The newly identified brown dwarf, named WD 323177b, exhibits a surface temperature exceeding an astonishing 7,000 degrees Celsius. This finding prompts a reevaluation of our assumptions regarding celestial bodies that have characteristics of both planets and stars.