A Survey of the Kuiper Belt Hints at an Unseen Planet

An analysis of more than 150 objects in the far reaches of the solar system suggests that a planet more massive than Mercury could be lurking beyond the orbit of Pluto.

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Eos
Published
2025-09-16
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https://doi.org/10.1029/2025eo250344
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Astro and Planetary Science
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A Survey of the Kuiper Belt Hints at an Unseen Planet

Katherine Kornei
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Astro and Planetary Science
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A Survey of the Kuiper Belt Hints at an Unseen Planet

Katherine Kornei
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Abstract

An analysis of more than 150 objects in the far reaches of the solar system suggests that a planet more massive than Mercury could be lurking beyond the orbit of Pluto.

EosVol. 106
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Astro and Planetary Science
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