Astronomers discovered a simple way to distinguish giant planets from brown dwarfs: rotation speed.
Planets spin slower as they age, while brown dwarfs spin faster. This clear difference aids in classifying distant worlds and understanding their formation. - https://thedebrief.org/fast-spinning-giants-help-astronomers-distinguish-planets-from-failed-stars-new-research-reveals/

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Fast-Spinning Giants Help Astronomers Distinguish Planets from Failed Stars, New Research Reveals

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