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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 another nail in the coffin for the Planet Nine hypothesis.
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A new find deepens the mystery of Planet Nine, the hidden world astronomers keep chasing
A distant, icy body circling the Sun far beyond Neptune has handed astronomers a fresh puzzle. Designated 2023 KQ14 and ...
The orbit of the newly found dwarf planet ‘Ammonite’ (2023 KQ14, marked in red) is shown alongside the orbits of the other three known sednoids (in white). (Image: NAOJ) Sky watchers might just have a ...
Every once in a while, the outer solar system reminds us that we've only discovered a negligible portion of it, and that the vast majority is still full of surprises. The latest example of this is a ...
A rare celestial object discovered beyond Neptune is surprising astronomers with its unusual motion. Named 2020 VN40, it orbits the Sun in 1,655 Earth years and appears to move in a synchronized ...
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