Mathematical Evidence Supports Planet Nine Hypothesis in Outer Solar System, 2024

A recent study suggests the existence of Planet Nine, a celestial body beyond Neptune. Mathematical and observational evidence supports this hypothesis, indicating a large object influencing trans-Neptunian objects. Located approximately 600 times Earth's distance from the Sun, Planet Nine's orbit takes about 10,000 years. Simulations reveal that Planet Nine's existence could explain the distribution of trans-Neptunian objects, the Oort Cloud, and the Kuiper Belt. The study suggests Planet Nine may be smaller than previously estimated, with about 7.5 times Earth's mass. Future simulations will analyze long-period comets from the Oort Cloud to refine predictions, potentially enabling astronomers to image the planet.