Solar System Formation

Astronomers Find Evidence Suggesting Planet Nine Exists

Analysis of infrared data from the IRAS and AKARI surveys has revealed a potential Planet Nine candidate exhibiting a slow, expected movement over 23 years. This object’s unexpectedly large mass, estimated to exceed that of Neptune, challenges current formation models and raises questions about its origin. Further observations using powerful telescopes like the Dark Energy Camera are needed to confirm its identity and pinpoint its orbit. If confirmed, this discovery would represent the strongest evidence yet for the existence of Planet Nine.

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