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Astronomers discover new dwarf planet 'Ammonite' — and it could upend the existence of Planet Nine
A newly discovered dwarf planet called 'Ammonite' (2023 KQ14) has been spotted in the outer solar system, and it could be ...
What we know about the search for ‘Planet Nine’ in our solar system
New discoveries of objects in the Kuiper Belt have also presented challenges for the Planet Nine theory. The latest is known ...
Exact date Scots could spot Pluto as dwarf planet reaches peak brightness
SCOTS may be able to catch a glimpse of Pluto this week as it reaches peak brightness. The dwarf planet is set to be at its ...
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Pluto to reach peak brightness this week - exact date you could spot the dwarf planet
The best time to look for Pluto is on Friday (July 25) as this is when it reaches opposition. However, you may also be able ...
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The Sky Today on Friday, July 25: Pluto reaches opposition
Pluto reaches opposition and is ready for those who want to chase it down. Use the biggest scope you've got, or take aim with ...
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Scientists Might Just Have Discovered Another Dwarf Planet Sibling For Pluto
The post Scientists Might Just Have Discovered Another Dwarf Planet Sibling For Pluto first on TwistedSifter. In 2006, Ceres – located in our solar system’s main asteroid belt – was officially ...
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A Hidden Giant? The Fascinating Hunt for the Mysterious Planet Nine
Astronomers have long speculated about the existence of a mysterious planet lurking far beyond Neptune, a world several times ...
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The Sky This Week from July 25 to August 1: See the Southern Delta Aquariids peak
Pluto reaches opposition and the Moon waxes to First Quarter as shooting stars streak through the sky this week.
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It’s official – the solar system has a new member called Ammonite and its orbit baffles astronomers
Every once in a while, space gives us something totally unexpected. Well this time, the solar system is surprising us with a ...
What is ‘Ammonite’? - Rare object discovered beyond Neptune and the mystery of planet nine
A rare celestial object beyond Neptune, 2020 VN40, moves in sync with Neptune, offering new insights into the outer solar system and fueling the search for Planet Nin ...