#kuiper-belt

star What is the Kuiper Belt, and what is its role in the solar system?

The Kuiper Belt is a disk-shaped region beyond the orbit of Neptune extending from about 30 to 50 astronomical units (AU) from the Sun. It is an area... Read more

public What is the role of the Kuiper Belt in the formation of the solar system?

The Kuiper Belt is a region of the solar system beyond the orbit of Neptune that is home to a large number of small icy objects. It is believed to be... Read more

brightness_3 What is the role of the Kuiper Belt objects in the study of the early solar system?

Kuiper Belt objects (KBOs) are small, icy bodies that orbit beyond Neptune in a region known as the Kuiper Belt. They are believed to be remnants... Read more

science What is the role of the Kuiper Belt in the study of the outer solar system?

The Kuiper Belt is a region of the outer solar system beyond Neptune that is filled with small icy objects, including dwarf planets like Pluto. Its... Read more

brightness_2 What is the Kuiper Belt?

The Kuiper Belt is a region of the solar system beyond the orbit of Neptune that is home to a vast population of icy objects, including dwarf... Read more

science What are the distinguishing features of the Kuiper Belt objects?

The Kuiper Belt is a region of the solar system beyond the orbit of Neptune that is home to a large number of small icy bodies. These objects are... Read more

cloud What is the role of the Oort Cloud in the formation of the solar system?

The Oort Cloud is a theoretical region of space located far beyond the orbit of Neptune, around 50,000 to 200,000 astronomical units (AU) away from... Read more

public What are the distinguishing features of the planet Quaoar?

Quaoar is a dwarf planet that orbits in the Kuiper Belt beyond the orbit of Neptune. It was discovered in 2002 by astronomers Chad Trujillo and... Read more