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202255 minPGdocumentary

7.1/ 10(12 ratings)• TMDB

Searching for Planet 9

202255 minPGdocumentary

7.1/ 10(12 ratings)• TMDB

Five to ten times the size of Earth, a hypothetical planet may exist at the edge of the solar system, prompting an international search by astronomers.

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Searching for Planet 9

2022• 55 minPG

7.1/ 10(12 ratings)• TMDB

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Five to ten times the size of Earth, a hypothetical planet may exist at the edge of the solar system, prompting an international search by astronomers.

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Florence Trandirector

Florence Tranwriter

Cécile Dumaswriter

Chadwick Trujillocast

Michael E. Browncast

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Astronomer Mathilde Renard and her international team search for a massive planet at the edge of the solar system, believed to be five to ten times the size of Earth. Their quest takes them beyond Neptune, where recent discoveries of dwarf planets with unusual orbits have fueled speculation about the existence of Planet 9. As they gather data and analyze trajectories, the researchers confront the challenges of locating this elusive body. Their findings could reshape current understanding of the solar system and its formation.

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Find out why Planet 9 is so hard to detect.
Meet leading astronomers like Mathilde Renard.
See the latest discoveries in our solar system.

Did You Know

Planet 9 is believed to be five to ten times the size of Earth.
The documentary features international teams of astronomers in their search.
Several dwarf planets with intriguing trajectories were recently discovered.

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Astronomy enthusiastsPlanetary scienceSpace exploration

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What is the estimated size of Planet 9?

Planet 9 is believed to be five to ten times the size of Earth.

What recent discoveries have intensified the search for Planet 9?

The discovery of several dwarf planets with intriguing trajectories has intensified the search for Planet 9.

Who directed the documentary 'Searching for Planet 9'?

The documentary 'Searching for Planet 9' was directed by Florence Tran.

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