Can a revolutionary new telescope solve the mystery of planet nine? – podcast
The Guardian - ScienceTuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:00:35 AM
Astronomers have been scratching their heads since Pluto got downgraded in 2006—could there still be an undiscovered planet lurking beyond Neptune? Enter the Vera C Rubin Observatory, which just dropped its first jaw-dropping images. Armed with the world’s most powerful digital camera, this telescope might finally crack the case on the elusive "Planet Nine" by scanning the entire night sky. Scientists are buzzing with optimism that this could settle the debate once and for all.
Editor’s Note: Forget sci-fi—this is real-life cosmic detective work. Finding Planet Nine wouldn’t just rewrite textbooks; it’d reshape how we understand our solar system’s edges. The Rubin Observatory isn’t just another telescope—it’s a game-changer, and its discoveries could ripple through astronomy for decades. Plus, who doesn’t love a good space mystery?
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