Orbital clustering of distant Kuiper belt objects by hypothetical Planet 9. Secular or resonant?

2016/05/09 by H. Beust, Hervé Beust · 3 citations
Physics and Astronomy · #Action (physics) #Astro and Planetary Science #Astronomy and Astrophysical Research #Celestial mechanics #Cluster analysis #Orbital elements #Orbital mechanics #Planet #Solar System #Statistical analysis #Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies #astro-ph.EP

paper · pdf · doi:10.1051/0004-6361/201628638

Accepted in Astronomy & Astrophysics letters

arxiv created 2016/05/09 · openalex publication_date 2016/05/10 · arxiv updated 2016/05/25 · openalex created_date 2016/06/24 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/05

Abstract

Context. Statistical analysis of the orbits of distant Kuiper belt objects (KBOs) has led to the suggestion that an additional planet should reside in the solar system. According to recent models, the secular action of this body should cause orbital alignment of the KBOs.

Citations

• A Sedna-like body with a perihelion of 80 astronomical units
• Constraints on the location of a possible 9th planet derived from the Cassini data
• Evidence for a Distant Giant Planet in the Solar System

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