The Brown Dwarf Debate

The video explores the nature of brown dwarfs, often called failed stars, and their distinction from gas giants. It critiques the deuterium burning definition and highlights other scientific features that differentiate brown dwarfs from planets, such as movement, formation, and metallicity. The debate on whether brown dwarfs and planets are distinct or exist on a spectrum is discussed. The James Webb Space Telescope's role in studying brown dwarfs is also highlighted, emphasizing its capability to detect infrared emissions from these objects.

Discuss the implications of the mass ratio between brown dwarfs and stars compared to planets.

What role does the James Webb Space Telescope play in studying brown dwarfs?