Exploring the Kuiper Belt: Home of Dwarf Planets and Frozen Debris

The video explores the Kuiper Belt, a region beyond Neptune, comparing it to the asteroid belt. It discusses the Kuiper Belt's composition, size, and its role as the home to dwarf planets like Pluto. The origins and naming of the Kuiper Belt are attributed to astronomers Gerard Kuiper and Kenneth Edgeworth. The discovery of Kuiper Belt Objects (KBOs) and their classification, including Eris, is covered. The video concludes with NASA's New Horizons mission, which provided a closer look at Pluto and the Kuiper Belt.

What significant event regarding Pluto occurred in 2006?

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What are KBOs and how are they typically named?

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