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Does anyone know anything about a tenth planet (a planet that orbits outside of pluto's and neptune's orbits) that was discovered a few months ago?
The mysterious 10th planet is a hypothetical planet called "Planet X" or "Planet Nine". It is believed to be a large, icy world located beyond the orbit of Neptune.
The 10th planet was discovered through mathematical modeling and computer simulations. Astronomers noticed irregularities in the orbits of several distant Kuiper Belt objects and proposed the existence of a large, unknown planet to explain these anomalies.
Yes, the 10th planet is believed to be much larger than Pluto. It is estimated to have a mass 5 to 10 times that of Earth and a diameter 2 to 4 times that of Earth.
The potential impact of the 10th planet on our solar system is still unknown. Some scientists believe that its gravitational pull could affect the orbits of other planets, while others suggest that its presence could explain certain patterns in the asteroid belt.
Currently, the 10th planet has not been directly observed or confirmed. If it does exist, it is likely very far from the sun and difficult to detect with current technology. However, astronomers are actively searching for evidence of its existence and hope to have more information in the future.