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Where Newly Found ‘Ammonite’ Is In Solar System — And Why It Matters
MAUNA KEA, HAWAII, JUL 24 – The newly discovered sednoid Ammonite has an orbit that contradicts the Planet Nine hypothesis, prompting astronomers to reconsider solar system formation theories.
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Astronomers discover new dwarf planet 'Ammonite' — and it could upend the existence of Planet Nine
A newly discovered dwarf planet called 'Ammonite' (2023 KQ14) has been spotted in the outer solar system, and it could be another nail in the coffin for the Planet Nine hypothesis.
Has Fabled Planet 9 Been Found?
NEW YORK - An object has been discovered orbiting the sun far beyond Pluto, calling into question theories about a possible Planet Nine in the solar system. The object, for now, designated 2023 KQ14 and nicknamed “Ammonite,” was found by astronomers in Japan using its Subaru Telescope in Hawaii. Announced in
The Little Ammonite that Pushed Planet Nine Into Unimaginable Distance—and Perhaps Into Nonexistence
Science is a puzzle where each piece makes sense when put together. The discovery of asteroid 2023 KQ14, or Ammonite, a seemingly insignificant body far beyond the orbit of Neptune, significantly increases the likelihood that there are really only eight planets.
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