New clues in search for Planet Nine

[MarkFL]

Are you still reeling from Pluto's demotion from the family of planets in our solar system? Then take heart, as planetary scientists are hot on the trail of a possible replacement for Pluto:

New clues in search for Planet Nine

The primary clue is orbital resonance among several bodies in the Kuiper belt. This new planet, if it exists, would be at least 10 times as massive as Earth, and over 660 times as far from the sun, following a highly elliptical orbit, which it would take over 17,000 years to complete.

 

[Lamb]

I read about this planet a few years ago. I haven't heard much information since though. Did they name it yet besides Planet Nine?

 

[psalms 91]

I think it would be helpful to find it first, dont want another Pluto

 

[MarkFL]

Yeah, it would be my guess that they likely won't give it a name until they find it.

 

[Lamb]

Lämmchen is a good suggestion!

 

[MarkFL]

Lämmchen is a good suggestion!

I'll second it.

 

[Lamb]

I'll start the petition here.

 

[MarkFL]

I'll email Neil DeGrasse Tyson and send him a link to this thread. :glasses:

 

[Lamb]

You know he'll jump right on that.

 

[MarkFL]

You know he'll jump right on that.

Yep...I would say it's as good as done. :thumbsup:

 

[psalms 91]

In the meantime could Pluto be a fill in? lol