This hypothesized ninth planet (not you, sorry Pluto) might explain the unusual commonalities of extreme trans-Neptunian objects (ETNOs) 100s of AU from the sun. These ETNOs (such as dwarf planets and sednoids) have remarkably aligned orbits, suggest the existence of an undiscovered celestial body, dubbed Planet Nine, influencing them gravitationally.

  • 👍Maximum Derek👍
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    2 days ago

    I prefer to think of Pluto as the king of the dwarf planets and namesake of the Plutoids, rather than as a weird lesser planet not appreciably bigger than its moon.

    • volvoxvsmarla @lemm.ee
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      I see Pluto and Charon as Irish twins. Or at least 2 under 2. I somehow always imagine two siblings spinning around each other. Maybe Pluto is showing a 🫶 to his little sister.