Planet Nine: Is There a Giant Lurking at the Edge of Our Solar System?
Planet Nine: Is There a Giant Lurking at the Edge of Our Solar System?
For centuries, astronomers have known something lurks beyond Neptune. The orbits of Uranus and Neptune wobble, hinting at an unseen giant.
For centuries, astronomers have known something lurks beyond Neptune. The orbits of Uranus and Neptune wobble, hinting at an unseen giant.
Planet Nine is the leading theory. This massive planet, 5 times Earth's size, could explain the oddities. But there's no proof... yet.
Planet Nine is the leading theory. This massive planet, 5 times Earth's size, could explain the oddities. But there's no proof... yet.
New research suggests Planet Nine is more likely than ever. By simulating the Solar System with and without Planet Nine, scientists found the Planet Nine model aligns perfectly with observations.
New research suggests Planet Nine is more likely than ever. By simulating the Solar System with and without Planet Nine, scientists found the Planet Nine model aligns perfectly with observations.
Planet Nine's extreme distance and strange orbit make it difficult to spot. But powerful telescopes like Vera Rubin Observatory, coming online in 2025
Planet Nine's extreme distance and strange orbit make it difficult to spot. But powerful telescopes like Vera Rubin Observatory, coming online in 2025
The hunt for Planet Nine continues! Will the new observatory unveil this elusive giant and rewrite our understanding of the Solar System?
The hunt for Planet Nine continues! Will the new observatory unveil this elusive giant and rewrite our understanding of the Solar System?