Trans-Neptunian Object Found in Solar System- A Surprise Find for Scientists
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Since ancient times, astronomers have speculated that our solar system includes at least one extra planet. Scientists and astronomers are discovering new objects in our solar system, and have recently identified a new dwarf planet named "2017 OF201" in the region of our solar system beyond Neptune.
Scientists recently found 2017 AOF201, a dwarf planet that may have been forcibly ejected from our solar system and it's causing excitement in the community. The object was confirmed by the International Austronomical Union (IAU) recently in 2025 and is being taken more seriously since then. It is likely that more dwarf planets exist beyond Neptune in our solar system and they will likely be discovered given advancements in our technology.
The orbit of 2017 AOF201 is approximately 25,000 years and the dwarf planet. Pluto was classified as a dwarf planet in 2006 and has an orbit of 248 years. The dwarf planet is only 400 miles wide and only 1/3 the size of Pluto.
It is exciting to see new planets being found in our solar system. This is the second dwarf planet we may have found (including Pluto) and as time goes by we may find many more. The mysterious Planet X or Planet 9 may or may not exist and the hunt is on.
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