Ammonite: Not a Planet, Just a Small Solar System Object
Astronomers have recently discovered a new object, designated 2023 KQ14 and nicknamed “Ammonite,” located far beyond Pluto. This object is a sednoid, characterized by its highly eccentric orbit, much like the dwarf planet Sedna. The discovery of Ammonite has implications for the “Planet Nine” hypothesis, as its orbital alignment differs from other known sednoids, potentially challenging the theory of a gravitational influence from a ninth planet. Astronomers suggest this could alter the likelihood of Planet Nine’s existence, or that such a planet may exist even farther from the sun.
John Q. Hosedrinker