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science20 days ago

Scientists Reinstate the Nine-Planet Model Amid Evidence of a Hidden Planet

Astronomers have found preliminary evidence of a potential ninth planet in our solar system, based on infrared data from decades-old sky surveys indicating a distant, Neptune-sized object beyond the Kuiper Belt. Further observations are needed to confirm its existence and orbit, which could explain gravitational anomalies observed in the Kuiper Belt. The discovery, if verified, would add a new ice giant to our solar system, similar in composition to Uranus and Neptune.

via Indian Defence Review|
#distant-planet#infrared-surveys#kuiper-belt
science4 months ago

NASA's James Webb Telescope and the Search for a Hidden Ninth Planet

Scientists hypothesize the existence of a ninth planet, called Planet Nine, based on unusual clustering of Kuiper Belt objects and computer simulations suggesting a large, distant gas giant with an orbit 20-30 times farther from the sun than Neptune. However, its existence remains unconfirmed and controversial, with ongoing debates and challenges in observation.

via yahoo.com|
#astronomy#kuiper-belt#planet-nine
science4 months ago

Astronomers Detect Signs of a Hidden Ninth Planet in the Outer Solar System

Astronomers have identified a potential candidate for Planet Nine beyond Neptune using archival satellite data, sparking excitement and skepticism. The discovery's confirmation depends on future observations, particularly from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, which could either verify or refute the existence of this elusive planet, potentially reshaping our understanding of the solar system.

via Rude Baguette|
#astronomy#kuiper-belt#planet-nine
science4 months ago

Astronomers Detect Potential Ninth Planet Beyond Neptune

Astronomers have identified a promising candidate for the elusive Planet Nine using archival satellite data, sparking excitement and skepticism. While some believe this could be the long-sought planet beyond Neptune, others, like Mike Brown, question its orbit alignment. The upcoming Vera C. Rubin Observatory is expected to provide definitive evidence to confirm or refute its existence.

via Rude Baguette|
#astronomy#kuiper-belt#planet-nine
science5 months ago

Mysterious Solar System Object Reveals New Celestial Insights

Scientists continue to investigate the possibility of a massive undiscovered planet beyond Neptune, known as Planet Nine, which could explain the irregular orbits of Kuiper Belt objects. While evidence has grown, challenges remain due to limited observations and new discoveries of stable distant objects that suggest such a planet might be farther than initially thought. Ongoing observations and future technology will be crucial in confirming or refuting its existence.

via ScienceAlert|
#astronomy#dwarf-planets#kuiper-belt
science5 months ago

Scientists Search for Hidden Massive Object at Solar System's Edge

Scientists continue to investigate the possibility of a massive undiscovered planet, 'Planet Nine', influencing the orbits of distant objects in the Kuiper Belt, though recent discoveries and limited observational data make its existence uncertain. The search relies on telescopic observations, as space travel to the outer solar system would take over a century.

via Phys.org|
#astronomical-observations#kuiper-belt#outer-solar-system
science6 months ago

New Outer Solar System Discoveries Boost Planet Nine Theories

Astronomers have discovered a new distant object called Ammonite in the Solar System's far reaches, which challenges existing theories about the presence of Planet Nine and suggests a more complex and diverse population of outer Solar System objects. The discovery, made using the Subaru Telescope, provides new insights into the Solar System's formation and evolution, and constrains the possible location of hypothetical Planet Nine.

via ScienceAlert|
#ammonite#fossil-world#planet-nine
science6 months ago

New Outer Solar System Discoveries Fuel 'Planet Nine' and 'Fossil' Theories

Astronomers in Hawaii discovered a new object named Ammonite beyond Neptune, providing potential evidence for the existence of the hypothetical Planet Nine, as its orbit challenges previous predictions and suggests a more distant orbit for the planet. The finding, published in Nature Astronomy, adds to the ongoing debate about Planet Nine's existence and offers insights into the solar system's history.

via FOX Weather|
#ammonite#kuiper-belt#planet-nine
science6 months ago

Astronomers Uncover New Distant Object at Solar System's Edge

Astronomers in Japan have discovered a distant object named Ammonite beyond Neptune, which is part of a group called Sednoids that have elongated orbits. This discovery challenges the hypothesis of a ninth planet influencing these objects, suggesting a more complex history of the solar system. Ammonite's orbit and characteristics provide insights into the early solar system and its evolution.

via Gizmodo|
#ammonite#astronomy#dwarf-planet