10th planet in our solar system

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batmansenemy
An icy ball discovered last year in the outer solar system is only slightly larger than Pluto, casting doubt on previous estimates that the so-called 10th planet was significantly larger, scientists reported Tuesday.

Previous estimates by ground-based telescopes suggested the object known as 2003 UB313 was 30 percent bigger than Pluto.

But the latest measurement by the
Hubble Space Telescope has a smaller margin of error and is probably a more accurate estimate, said lead researcher Michael Brown of the California Institute of Technology.

According to Hubble, UB313's diameter measures 1,490 miles, give or take 60 miles. Pluto is about 1,422 miles across.

Brown previously reported that UB313 could be up to 2,175 miles in diameter based on its brightness. He said he was surprised by Hubble's findings, which will be published in an upcoming issue of Astrophysical Journal.

The discovery of UB313, which Brown nicknamed Xena, reinvigorated the debate about what is considered a planet. Some astronomers have questioned whether Pluto should keep its planetary status, while others say UB313 should be the 10th planet because it is bigger than Pluto.

The International Astronomical Union, which oversees the naming of planets, has not taken a stance on the issue.

If it is determined to be the 10th planet, UB313 would be the farthest-known body in the solar system.

DiamondBullets
Your a little late with this news dude...it discovered a while back.

News flash!: Pearl Harbor was bombed! roll eyes (sarcastic)

Koala MeatPie
They have been talking about a 10th planet for ages.

I say:

Figure out if pluto is even a planet in the first place.

Secondly, GDF.

Revernd Maynard
Originally posted by DiamondBullets
Your a little late with this news dude...it discovered a while back.

News flash!: Pearl Harbor was bombed! roll eyes (sarcastic) OH SHIT

drunk_nazgul
I thought they named it after some Eskimo goddess. no expression

RedAlertv2
I too read this article. Interestingly, scientists also discovered what appears to be a General Discussion forum, though they are skeptical about its possibilites for supporting human life

Koala MeatPie
Originally posted by RedAlertv2
I too read this article. Interestingly, scientists also discovered what appears to be a General Discussion forum

Zing?

I'm Not too sure. confused

Bloigen
I didn't read any of these posts.

w00t

Koala MeatPie
Originally posted by Bloigen
I didn't read any of these posts.

w00t


LOL you allways manage to say something totally just out there.

Bloigen
Indeed I do.

redcaped
Systema Solar that makes 10th

Captain Falcon
Originally posted by batmansenemy
An icy ball discovered last year in the outer solar system is only slightly larger than Pluto, casting doubt on previous estimates that the so-called 10th planet was significantly larger, scientists reported Tuesday.

Previous estimates by ground-based telescopes suggested the object known as 2003 UB313 was 30 percent bigger than Pluto.

But the latest measurement by the
Hubble Space Telescope has a smaller margin of error and is probably a more accurate estimate, said lead researcher Michael Brown of the California Institute of Technology.

According to Hubble, UB313's diameter measures 1,490 miles, give or take 60 miles. Pluto is about 1,422 miles across.

Brown previously reported that UB313 could be up to 2,175 miles in diameter based on its brightness. He said he was surprised by Hubble's findings, which will be published in an upcoming issue of Astrophysical Journal.

The discovery of UB313, which Brown nicknamed Xena, reinvigorated the debate about what is considered a planet. Some astronomers have questioned whether Pluto should keep its planetary status, while others say UB313 should be the 10th planet because it is bigger than Pluto.

The International Astronomical Union, which oversees the naming of planets, has not taken a stance on the issue.

If it is determined to be the 10th planet, UB313 would be the farthest-known body in the solar system. Discovered in 2001. It's called Sedna. (Names after the hard mountains in South America 'Andes' -- it's backwords.)


But, people say is Pluto a planet? Or a planetoid?

Captain Falcon
Originally posted by DiamondBullets
Your a little late with this news dude...it discovered a while back.

News flash!: Pearl Harbor was bombed! roll eyes (sarcastic) News Flash: America discovered by Columbus!

redcaped
What about Colombia

Captain Falcon
Originally posted by redcaped
What about Colombia Colombia?

Soleran
Originally posted by Captain Falcon
News Flash: America discovered by Columbus!


I think the Native Americans might have a solid debate about that one.

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