#minorplanets — Public Fediverse posts
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As one avenue to Planet 9 closes so another one could open, this latest object will help some theories while quash others, such is the beauty of Science.
And do not anthropomorphise Pluto, it's just a minor planet, not a sad puppy being demoted.https://cosmiclog.com/2025/05/22/a-cousin-for-pluto-new-dwarf-planet-candidate-found/
#KuiperBelt #MinorPlanets #2017OF201 #Planet9 #Astronomy #Space
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Observations made during a stellar occultation by the 1.9-meter telescope at the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) have revealed evolving material orbiting around the enigmatic Centaur (2060) Chiron.
☑️ SAAO News: https://www.saao.ac.za/2023/12/05/saao-telescope-discovers-evolving-material-around-centaur-2060-chiron/
☑️ Planetary Science Institute Press Release: https://www.psi.edu/blog/evolving-material-not-rings-circling-centaur-chiron/
☑️ The paper: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3847/PSJ/ad0632
☑️ Wikipedia article on Chiron: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2060_Chiron#chiron #centaur #solarsystem #planets #minorplanets #astronomy #astrodon #science