The Kuiper belt

Artist’s Impression of a Kuiper Belt Object

The Kuiper belt is a region of our solar system that extends beyond the orbit of Neptune and is home to thousands of small, icy bodies known as Kuiper belt objects (KBOs). These bodies, which include dwarf planets like Pluto, Eris, and Makemake, are thought to be remnants from the… Continua a leggere

the missing planet in our solar system

MISC Freelancer breaking away from Yela asteroid belt. Crusader in background

Between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter lies the asteroid belt, a region of our solar system that is home to thousands of small, rocky bodies known as asteroids. These asteroids are believed to be remnants of the early solar system and provide valuable insights into its formation and evolution…. Continua a leggere