Luhman 16

Luhman 16 is a binary star system located about 6.5 light-years from Earth, making it one of our closest neighbors. It consists of two brown dwarfs—objects that are too large to be planets but not massive enough to sustain nuclear fusion like stars. These brown dwarfs orbit each other closely and are too faint to see with the naked eye. Studying Luhman 16 helps scientists understand the properties of brown dwarfs, their atmospheres, and how they form, offering valuable insights into the diversity of objects in our galaxy.