This graph of data from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows that an extraordinarily low-mass brown dwarf, or failed star, called OTS 44, is circled by a disc of planet-building dust.

NASA Spitzer Space Telescope set its infrared eyes on an extraordinarily low-mass brown dwarf called OTS 44 and found a swirling disc of planet-building dust shown in this artist concept.

This artist animation shows a brown dwarf surrounded by a swirling disc of planet-building dust. NASA Spitzer Space Telescope spotted such a disc around a surprisingly low-mass brown dwarf, or failed star.