Planet Nine Hypothesis

Discussions revolve around the hypothetical Planet Nine in our solar system, including its potential orbital interactions with Jupiter and other planets, moons, and debates on planet definitions like orbit clearing and comparisons to Pluto.

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TravHatesMe Oct 29, 2024 View on HN

Wouldn't Jupiter's orbit create some interactions?

lomnakkus Jul 19, 2017 View on HN

Ah, missed the "in our solar system" bit :).

est Nov 29, 2008 View on HN

what about other planets & satellites in our solar system??

bmitc Mar 16, 2023 View on HN

I said other planets' moons. :)

toyg Dec 18, 2018 View on HN

Genuine question from an astronomically-challenged person: why would this not be a planet?

crimsonalucard Apr 8, 2015 View on HN

every planet, OTHER then this one.

verdverm Aug 18, 2022 View on HN

only if you limit yourself to a single planet?

Gravityloss Mar 17, 2021 View on HN

"it is likely a piece of a Pluto-like planet from another solar system"

Herring Jan 10, 2010 View on HN

I'm sorry, two planets in our solar system?

ExtraE Sep 5, 2021 View on HN

I assume they meant a portfolio of planets?