Scientists have discovered the most distant object known in our solar system, so remote and unusual they chose the nickname "Farout" for the slow-moving, icy, pinkish dwarf planet about 120 to 130 times further from the sun than Earth.
Astronomer Scott Sheppard of the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington said yesterday, the dwarf planet, officially designated as 2018 VG18, is estimated to have a diameter of 310 to 375 miles (500 to 600 km).
"Farout" Pink Dwarf Planet Is Solar System's Most Distant Object
Astronomer Scott Sheppard of the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington said yesterday, the dwarf planet, officially designated as 2018 VG18, is estimated to have a diameter of 310 to 375 miles (500 to 600 km).
"Farout" Pink Dwarf Planet Is Solar System's Most Distant Object