The Enigma beyond Neptune
The vast expanse of our solar system, stretching far beyond the familiar planets, has always been a source of wonder and mystery. Recent astronomical observations have sparked a renewed debate within the scientific community: Could there be an unseen ninth planet influencing the orbits of distant objects, or might we instead be observing the effects of a second, more massive Kuiper Belt? This discussion not only highlights the dynamic nature of our solar system but also poses significant questions about the forces shaping these far-off regions.
Authors
- Anand Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9858-845X)
Institutions
- University of Colorado Boulder (US)
- University of Colorado System (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- University of Colorado Honors Journal
- Published
- 2025-04-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.33011/cuhj20253569
- Primary Topic
- Astro and Planetary Science
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00