Astronomers have found traces of a new planet in the Solar System: what is known

Astronomers have discovered a possible new planet in the Solar System. A group of scientists has put forward a hypothesis about the existence of another unknown planet in the Solar System, referred to as Planet Y. This rocky world may be comparable in size to Earth and could be closer to us than the mysterious Planet X. Scientists analyzed the trajectories of 50 Kuiper Belt objects and found that they are inclined at an angle of 15 degrees compared to the orbits of known planets.

"We started looking for explanations for the tilt other than a planet, but found that there actually must be a planet there. This work is not a discovery of a planet. But it is undoubtedly a discovery of a mystery for which the planet could be a plausible solution."

Scientists suggest that Planet Y has a mass between Mercury and Earth and may be located 100–200 astronomical units from the Sun, making it closer than Planet X. The orbit of Planet Y is inclined at an angle of about 10 degrees relative to the plane of the orbits of known planets.

Further research and reactions from the astronomical community

Some astronomers approach the news of a possible Planet Y with skepticism due to the limited sample of objects for analysis. Other scientists believe that the existence of Planet Y is probable, but additional observations are needed for confirmation. If this hypothesis proves true, the number of planets in our Solar System could increase to ten exoplanets. Recently, astronomers recorded the process of the formation of planet AB Aurigae b in real time. This discovery will aid in studying the evolution of gas giants and testing existing models of planet formation. The idea that scientists could discover a new planet in the Solar System is always thrilling. The hypothetical Planet Y evokes interest and debate among astronomers who are seeking additional evidence of its existence. The astronomical community will be watching for further research and the possible discovery of a new object in the Solar System.