New Group of Distant Objects Suggests Our Solar System May Have a Second Kuiper Belt
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- Sep 22, 2024
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New objects beyond the Kuiper Belt suggest a second, larger belt exists
The discovery could reshape our understanding of solar system formation
There is a gap between 55 and 70 AU where no objects have been found
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Recent astronomical discoveries suggest that our solar system could be much larger than previously thought, with the potential existence of a second Kuiper Belt beyond the one we know. Using the powerful Subaru telescope, astronomers have spotted 11 new objects orbiting far beyond the known Kuiper Belt, indicating the presence of a second belt, tentatively named "Kuiper Belt 2."
What is the Kuiper Belt?
The Kuiper Belt is a distant region of our solar system located beyond Neptune, stretching from about 33 to 55 astronomical units (AU). It contains icy bodies and comets that orbit the sun, and it was the primary target for NASA's New Horizons mission, which famously explored Pluto in 2015.
Beyond the known Kuiper Belt lies a vast, unexplored region of space, where scientists now believe more mysterious objects may exist.
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