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Scientists believe they may have found a new planet in the far reaches of the solar system, up to four times the mass of Jupiter.
Its orbit would be thousands of times further from the Sun than the Earth's - which could explain why it has so far remained undiscovered.
Data which could prove the existence of Tyche, a gas giant in the outer Oort Cloud, is set to be released later this year - although some believe proof has already been garnered by Nasa with its pace telescope, Wise, and is waiting to be pored over.
Prof Daniel Whitmire and Prof Matese first suggested Tyche existed because of the angle comets were arriving, with a fifth of the expected number since 1898 entering higher than expected.
However, Tyche - if it exists - should also dislodge comets closer to home, from the inner Oort Cloud, but they have not been seen.
If confirmed, the status and name of the new planet - which would become the ninth and potentially the largest - would then have to be agreed by the International Astronomical Union.
Currently named Tyche, from the Greek goddess that governed the destiny of a city, its name may have to change, as it originated from a theory which has now been largely abandoned.
Originally posted by ANClENT
So scientists finally admits Planet X existance, about freaking timeedit on 14-2-2011 by ANClENT because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by ANClENT
So scientists finally admit planet x is real, about freaking timeedit on 14-2-2011 by ANClENT because: (no reason given)edit on 14-2-2011 by ANClENT because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by ANClENT
So scientists finally admit planet x is real, about freaking timeedit on 14-2-2011 by ANClENT because: (no reason given)edit on 14-2-2011 by ANClENT because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by DragonsDemesne
reply to post by TheCardigan
Who knows what else is out there? I love news stories like this. Even if it turns out to be wrong, it fires the imagination like nothing else.
Originally posted by Ophiuchus 13
reply to post by MrXYZ
Just consider more advanced technology or celestial travel of natural objects. It can run into one of the lil blackholes in the vicinity and pop up right below Earth. Or if natural lol can catch a ride of the suns or SOLs mag. field speeding up its travel. I dont know if 2012 is late or early. I understand that fear can cause disbelief but this isnt the first time an object out there has been discussed. So 1 only recommends KEEP OPEN MINDS. Sometimes we got to evaluate thing of instinct not try to use what we of EA know and assume no others have better ways of travel.edit on 2/14/11 by Ophiuchus 13 because: (no reason given)