Yerevan, 24.November.2024,
00
:
00
1 $ = 0 ֏, 1 = 0 ֏, 1 = 0 ֏
BREAKING


Planet Nine: Four unknown objects being investigated as potential new worlds in solar system

SOCIETY

Astronomers might have found a new planet, hiding in our solar system.

And it might have been discovered by citizen astronomers – 60,000 of them, who picked through pictures of rocks and may have found the mysterious 'Planet Nine', the Independent reports.

Astronomers from the Australian National University are investigating four unknown objects, each of which could be a candidate for a new, as yet unknown planet in our own solar system.

The candidates were found by a planetary search that was inspired by a TV programme that encouraged people – more than 60,000 of them – to pick through more than four million objects and see whether they might be a new world.


The search has already found two minor planets. That proves that the approach could eventually stumble on the much-rumoured Planet Nine, they say.

Planet Nine is a hypothetical world lurking on the edge of our solar system. It has never been seen directly – but it has been theorised on the basis of unusual gravitational patterns that seem to suggest something is out there, beyond Pluto.

The citizen astronomers helped rule out large parts of the southern sky, blocking out places where Planet Nine could be situated.

“We’ve managed to rule out a planet about the size of Neptune being in about 90 per cent of the southern sky out to a depth of about 350 times the distance the Earth is from the Sun,” said Brad Tucker, lead researcher on the project.

“With the help of tens of thousands of dedicated volunteers sifting through hundreds of thousands of images taken by SkyMapper, we have achieved four years of scientific analysis in under three days. One of those volunteers, Toby Roberts, has made 12,000 classifications.”

Now astronomers will point telescopes around the world at the unknown objects to find out whether they are Planet Nine, other dwarf planets or just asteroids.

Unibank to Issue Subordinated Bonds for the First Time in Armenia How Not to Go Bankrupt on Black Friday: 5 Smart Shopping TipsIDBank warmly hosted children from the "Music for Future" Foundation.Ucom’s 5G network launched in 11 new cities UPay has joined Idram's Open QR infrastructureA Free Mastercard and 10% idcoins with Cashless Payments. IDBankThe Results of the 19th Annual International Microelectronics Olympiad Summarized in Yerevan AraratBank Named Best Investor Relations Bank Armenia 2024General Director of Ucom participated in Silicon Mountains technological summit Saving together: IDBank and IdramARARATBANK AND SINGAPORE GFTN SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATIONAndron Participates in the Tomorrow Mobility World Congress 2024: Driving Innovation in E-MobilityAcba bank and American Express Expand Collaboration in ArmeniaThe Silicon Mountains technology summit to be held with the support of Ucom Evocabank became the first bank to join Idram’s open QR infrastructure25% Off on RIA Money Transfers to Ukraine at AraratBank Yerevan to Host Unprecedented Serbian-Armenian Music ConcertAraratBank Stands with My Forest Armenia to establish Charles Aznavour Forest Ucom and Sunchild NGO install another solar plant in Areni 4,401,021 AMD to COAF. The November beneficiary is “Armenia Tree Project”Go Digital or Go Home: Sergey Arakelyan Yes to cashless! - cruises and gifts for AraratBank MC cardholders Ucom joins Armenian Internet Governance Forum as a platinum partner AraratBank: Five-Time Winner at AMX Awards 2024AraratBank Initiates a Panel Discussion on AI and LeadershipKhachaturian International Youth Competition launched in China with performance by “Music for Future” Foundation’s Cellist Mari HakobyanUcom Employees Participate in Forest Restoration Efforts in Vayots Dzor Fast Shift has joined Idram's open QR infrastructure New and modern. Arabkir branch of IDBank reopenedAraratBank: Unprecedented Consumer Loan Offer Starting from 14.5% Ucom launches 5G network across nine Armenian citiesLearn to save. World Savings Day with Idram JuniorAnother solar power plant by Ucom and SunChild NGO installed in Vardenis Converse Bank and Kapitalbank signed a cooperation agreement at Sibos 2024 IDBank and Idram at Mantashyants Global Expo AraratBank Introduces UBPAY: A New System for International TransfersIDBank participated in the HR Expo-24 conference Armenia Hosted the Consulting Event of the Year: International CMC Conference was held with Participants from 30 Countries AraratBank Sponsors New Laboratory and Seminar at MatenadaranUcom, in cooperation with SunChild NGO, increases the access to drinking water in Lchavan community The customer is always our top priority: IDBankThe October beneficiary of "The Power of a Dram" is the Children of Armenia FundAmeriabank’s New Offer: Draw of Investment Portfolios for AMD 2M The International CMC Conference kicked off for the first time in Armenia, bringing together management consultants and the business community The winners of the 2024 joint program between SIA Armenia and "The Power of One Dram" have been announced General Director of Ucom Participated in the Annual Conference of the Institute of Internal Auditors Armenia AraratBank Expands International Transfer Options with Golden Money System10% idcoin with IDBank Mastercard cardsUcom Completes Network Modernization in Gyumri and Vanadzor Ameriabank’s Special Offer for New Mastercard Holders. 1% Cashback and Lots of Gifts