JWST Object Reclassified as Brown Dwarf, Not Early Galaxy Candidate

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Published: 2026-11-13
Category: science
Source: Earth.com
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An object initially observed by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and nicknamed Capotauro, first thought to be a candidate for one of the earliest galaxies, has been re-identified. Subsequent JWST images showed the object moving, indicating it is a cold brown dwarf located within the Milky Way. This re-interpretation significantly changes the understanding of this celestial body.

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