Tag: Astronomical Discoveries
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Kuiper Belt: Uncovering the Secrets of Our Solar System’s Origins
Introduction The Kuiper Belt is a vast region of space beyond Neptune’s orbit that is home to countless icy objects, including comets, asteroids, and other celestial bodies. It is named after Dutch-American astronomer Gerard Kuiper, who first predicted its existence in 1951. In this blog post, we will focus on one specific type of object…
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The Search for Planet X: How Pluto Was Discovered in 1930
In the early 20th century, the scientific community was abuzz with the possibility of an undiscovered ninth planet in our solar system, known as “Planet X.” It was thought to be the explanation for the unusual gravitational perturbations observed in the orbits of Neptune and Uranus. And in 1930, the search for Planet X finally…
