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astronomy1 year ago•3 min saved

"Astronomers Use Massive Game of 'Connect the Dots' to Pinpoint 'Planet Nine's' Hiding Place"

Astronomers have narrowed down the potential location of "Planet Nine" in the outer solar system after ruling out most of its suspected orbital pathway. Using data from the Pan-STARRS observatory, researchers analyzed 78% of the region where the elusive planet is likely to be, but it was not found. They are now planning to use data from the Subaru Telescope and the upcoming Vera C. Rubin Observatory to continue the search, expressing confidence in finding Planet Nine within the next few years.

via Yahoo Life|

#astronomical-discovery #astronomy #outer-solar-system

astronomy2 years ago•2 min saved

Astronomers discover ancient 'fake moon' following Earth's orbit.

An asteroid called 2023 FW13 has been following Earth around the sun since 100 BC, but it's actually orbiting the sun and not Earth, making it a "quasi-moon" or "fake moon." The asteroid is roughly 20 meters long and comes within about 9 million miles of Earth at the closest point of its path. It's unlikely to hit Earth, though. This isn't Earth's first extra moon, but for now, the moon we all know and love is still the only moon that matters to our lives here on Earth.

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astronomy2 years ago•2 min saved

Earth's Quasi-Moon: A 2000-Year-Old Companion

An asteroid, named 2023 FW13, has been following Earth around the sun since 100 BC, making it a "quasi-moon" or "fake moon." The asteroid is not orbiting Earth but is traveling at roughly the same path and pace as our planet. The asteroid is roughly 20 meters long and comes within about 9 million miles of Earth at the closest point of its path. It's unlikely to hit Earth, and it has been confirmed by other telescopes and listed as a known object by the International Astronomical Union.

via Business Insider|

#asteroid #astronomy #earth