The Kuiper Belt is a vast, icy realm on the fringes of our solar system, beyond the orbit of Neptune. This doughnut-shaped region is filled with millions of leftover objects from the solar system's formation, mostly composed of frozen ices like methane and ammonia. It's a treasure trove of icy worlds, including dwarf planets like Pluto, and is thought to be the source of many short-period comets that zip around the Sun. | The Brain Maze

1.6K views · 20 reactions | In Nature Astronomy, researchers report the detection of a 1.3 km radius body in the Kuiper belt. Kuiper belt objects are thought to be remnants of the early Solar System. https://go.nature.com/2D3fSeD | Nature Portfolio | Facebook

Secrets of the Kuiper Belt - The Kuiper Belt is a vast, icy realm on the fringes of our solar system, beyond the orbit of Neptune. This doughnut-shaped region is filled with millions of leftover objects from the solar system's formation, mostly composed of frozen ices like methane and ammonia. It's a treasure trove of icy worlds, including dwarf planets like Pluto, and is thought to be the source of many short-period comets that zip around the Sun. | The Brain Maze