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An icy, unknown world might lurk in the distant reaches of our solar system beyond the orbit of Pluto, according to a new computer model.
The hidden world -- thought to be much bigger than Pluto based on the model -- could explain unusual features of the Kuiper Belt, a region of space beyond Neptune littered with icy and rocky bodies. Its existence would satisfy the long-held hopes and hypotheses for a "Planet X" envisioned by scientists and sci-fi buffs alike.
Originally posted by sty
18/06/08 news on www.space.com . Interesting, it looks like at least the existence of an extra-solar body is now accepted by the astronomical community . Luckily it is assumed to have a maximum of 70% of the Earth`s mass . However , I am not sure what to say - is this just a step forwards for Planet X disclosure ?
A planet or planets lying beyond the orbit of Neptune have been theorized for longer than any of the Nibiru nonsense has been around, since at least the early 20th century, starting in 1905 with Percival Lowell.
Originally posted by Azurus
Yes, but none have been detected. Theories don't really mean much to me. NASA debunked their original reports that detected a Planet X as a mistake. Many people have claimed that it was disinfo when they pulled the plug on it.
Originally posted by sty
Plutoid of 70% Earth`s mass? this is quite big! Could be almost as large as Venus...
Originally posted by sty
It could be that there are actually hundreds of little planets out there
Originally posted by sty
Also , we should not forget the very recent Voyager experience.
Originally posted by sty
this can be the result of 2 "winds" reacting in a form of a membrane or a shock-wave . I do not think that the inter-stellar wind would be strong enough to result into a shock wave
At the termination shock, the solar wind slows abruptly from a speed that ranges from 1.1-2.4 million km/h (700,000 to 1.5 million mph) and becomes denser and hotter.
Originally posted by mind is the universe
If there is a planet out there meant to be 70% of the mass of earth.
Why can't NASA just spit it out. NASA would hold their piss if people thought it would kill flowers.