Our Solar System Might Have TWO Hidden Planets

Our Solar System Might Have TWO Hidden Planets

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Science, Physics

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the reclassification of Pluto as a dwarf planet and the potential existence of hidden planets in our solar system, such as Planet 9 and Planet 10. It explores the Kuiper Belt, the hypothetical Oort Cloud, and the concept of rogue planets. The challenges of discovering these distant planets are highlighted, including the use of techniques like gravitational microlensing.

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What are rogue planets and how do they differ from planets bound to a star?

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What challenges do astronomers face in observing Planet 9 and Planet 10?

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Discuss the implications of finding new planets in our solar system.

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