Mid-infrared followup of cold brown dwarfs: Diversity in age, mass and metallicity

We use Spitzer IRAC 3.6–8.0 μm photometry of late-type T dwarfs to investigate various trends which can aid the planning and interpretation of infrared (IR) surveys for the coldest T or Y dwarfs. Brown dwarfs with effective temperature (Teff)<700 K emit>50% of their flux at λ>3 μm, and the...

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Main Authors: Pinfield D.J., Jones H.R.A., Warren S.J., Marley M.S., Saumon D., Burningham B., Leggett S.K., Smart R.L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2011-07-01
Series:EPJ Web of Conferences
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/20111606007