New evidence of a mysterious Ninth Planet found
The concept of Planet Nine first emerged from the scholarly halls of the California Institute of Technology in 2016, sparking a global scientific endeavor to uncover this elusive sphere.
The planet is theorized to possess a mass that could dwarf Earth by tenfold and may take a staggering 20,000 years to complete a single orbit around our Sun.
Such a colossal body would not only reshape the gravitational dynamics of the outer solar system but also join the ranks of the known giants, redefining the solar family tree.
The latest breakthrough comes from a collective effort of international researchers who have meticulously tracked the anomalous trajectories of distant objects whose paths intersect Neptune’s orbit. These objects, behaving in ways not entirely explained by current models, suggest the gravitational influence of a significant planetary body.
Armed with advanced computer simulations and a wealth of data, the research team found that the most plausible explanation for the behavior of the objects was interference from gravity exerted by a large distant planet. Unfortunately, the simulations were not of the type that would allow the research team to identify the location of the planet.
This discovery adds a substantial piece to the puzzle, offering a glimmer of hope that Planet Nine may not be just a figment of astronomical lore.
Despite this progress, the actual location of Planet Nine remains a mystery.
Researchers have published their paper on the arXiv preprint server, and it has been accepted for publication in The Astrophysical Journal Letters.
