Scientists Intrigued by Signs of Hidden Ring of Objects at Edge of Solar SystemA cluster of objects beyond the Kuiper Belt may reshape our understanding of the Solar System's formation and the potential for life.
New Kuiper Belt objects lurk farther away than we ever thoughtThe Kuiper Belt is larger than previously understood, extending further than 48 AU, with new objects detected between 60 and 80 AU.
Scientists Intrigued by Signs of Hidden Ring of Objects at Edge of Solar SystemA cluster of objects beyond the Kuiper Belt may reshape our understanding of the Solar System's formation and the potential for life.
New Kuiper Belt objects lurk farther away than we ever thoughtThe Kuiper Belt is larger than previously understood, extending further than 48 AU, with new objects detected between 60 and 80 AU.
Astronomers Just Confirmed the Presence of Carbon Dioxide On Pluto's Moon Charon - Where Did it Come From?JWST's findings reveal hydrogen peroxide and carbon dioxide on Charon, enhancing our understanding of this moon's geological history.
The NASA Mission that Photographed Pluto in 2015 Has Discovered Something UnexpectedThe Kuiper Belt may be larger than expected due to high levels of dust discovered by New Horizons spacecraft.Evidence suggests the presence of Kuiper Belt Objects beyond the traditional edge and a possible second belt.
Webb telescope spots hints that Eris, Makemake are geologically activeActive geology on dwarf planets like Pluto and Kuiper Belt objects is driven by residual heat from formation or rare events.Webb telescope revealed differences in hydrogen isotopes on Eris and Makemake, suggesting ongoing resurfacing activities.