New Dwarf Planet (Maybe) Discovered

New Dwarf Planet (Maybe) Discovered

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Physics, Science

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the discovery of a new object in the Kuiper Belt, named 2014 UZ 224, which may be a dwarf planet. It meets three of the four criteria for dwarf planet classification, but its size and shape are still uncertain. Additionally, a new study suggests there are 2 trillion galaxies in the universe, ten times more than previously estimated. This revision is due to the difficulty in detecting dim and distant galaxies, and the study used a mathematical model to account for these challenges.

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What is the significance of the newly discovered object 2014 UZ 224 in relation to Planet 9?

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What challenges do astronomers face when counting galaxies in the observable universe?

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