New Planet Bigger than Pluto Found Orbiting Sun

In summary, a new planet, named "Planet X", has been discovered and is approximately 10 times bigger than Pluto. It was discovered through a combination of telescope observations and computer simulations. Its estimated distance from the Sun is between 20 and 100 billion miles, and it is unlikely to harbor life due to its location in the outer edges of our solar system. While it may have some gravitational influence on the orbits of other planets, it is not expected to cause any major disruptions. Further research is needed to fully understand this new planet's role in our solar system.
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Interesting article; makes you wonder what we would really define as a "planet."

http://news.scotsman.com/international.cfm?id=1707552005
 
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Found Orbiting Earth

Did I go back in time?
 
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1. Is the new planet bigger than Pluto?

Yes, the new planet, named "Planet X", is approximately 10 times bigger than Pluto.

2. How was the new planet discovered?

The new planet was discovered using a combination of telescope observations and computer simulations. Astronomers noticed irregularities in the orbits of other objects in our solar system, which led them to predict the existence of a large, undiscovered planet.

3. What is the new planet's distance from the Sun?

The new planet is estimated to have an elliptical orbit around the Sun, with its closest point being 20 billion miles away and its farthest point being 100 billion miles away.

4. Could the new planet harbor life?

It is highly unlikely that the new planet could harbor life. It is located in the outer edges of our solar system, where temperatures are extremely cold and there is limited sunlight.

5. Will the new planet affect the orbits of other planets in our solar system?

It is possible that the new planet's gravity may have some effect on the orbits of other planets, but it is not expected to cause any significant disruptions. Further research and observations are needed to fully understand the new planet's influence on our solar system.

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