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The Solar System Beyond Neptune

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The Dynamics of Small Bodies in the Solar System

Part of the book series: NATO ASI Series ((ASIC,volume 522))

Abstract

The possible existence of objects beyond the known Planets in the Solar system has fascinated humankind for a long time. In 1992, the first such object, given the temporary designation 1992 QB 1, was found orbiting the Sun on a near circular orbit at a distance of nearly 45AU. Since that date, the number of discovered objects has been steadily growing and now stands at around 60. This paper summarizes the known facts regarding these.

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    I. P. Williams

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  1. Department of Mathematics, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK

    Bonnie A. Steves

  2. Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK

    Archie E. Roy

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Williams, I.P. (1999). The Solar System Beyond Neptune. In: Steves, B.A., Roy, A.E. (eds) The Dynamics of Small Bodies in the Solar System. NATO ASI Series, vol 522. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-015-9221-5_8

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