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Astronomers Discover Rare Quadruple Star System 82 Light-Years Away

8/27/2025

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Astronomers at Nanjing University identified a rare quadruple star system, UPM J1040–3551, 82 light-years away in Antlia.
The system consists of two brown dwarfs orbiting two red dwarf stars, allowing stable long-term orbits.
Researchers plan to use advanced telescopes for additional observations as the system brightens.

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Astronomers at Nanjing University identified a rare quadruple star system, UPM J1040–3551, 82 light-years away in Antlia.
The system consists of two brown dwarfs orbiting two red dwarf stars, allowing stable long-term orbits.
Researchers plan to use advanced telescopes for additional observations as the system brightens.