1 MINUTE AGO: James Webb Telescope Detects Something Gigantic Just Collided with Neptune!

Pluto that mysterious celestial object in the distant reaches of our solar system has aroused great interest in the field of astronomy recent reports suggest that it may encounter Neptune which has generated concern among scientists and space enthusiasts alike prominent voices such as Neil de grass Tyson and me Kaku have issued warnings about the possible implications of this Cosmic event however how did Pluto end up on a collision with his planetary neighbor and what could this Collision mean for life on Earth as we seek to understand how something as large as Pluto could calide with nTune scientists are unsettled by this Cosmic anomaly although once considered a full planet Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet because of its unique characteristics despite this downgrading status Pluto continues to Captivate and Intrigue the astronomical community experts such as Neil grass Tyson and meaku have expressed concern about Pluto's possible trajectory suggesting that in an imminent collision with Neptune could have significant consequences for Earth Pluto's path around the Sun is exceptional in our solar system because of its unique characteristic since the discovery in 1930 this small planet has spent only a fraction of its long orbital period of 248 years most notable is the elongated shape of its orbit which deviates significantly from the circular orbits of the larger planets this incline orbit which departs from 17° angles from the planet of the ecliptic introduces additional complexity to its orbital pattern compared to other planets a fascinating aspect of Pluto's orbit is this periodic intersection with Neptune's orbit which occurs approximately every 20 years during these interactions Pluto Ventures closer to the Sun than Neptune the fine expectations based on their relative positions in the solar system in addition Pluto's electrical orbit which resembles an oval shape causes variation in its distance from the Sun throughout its Journey ranging approximately from 30 astronomical units a year to more than 49 astronomical units at its farthest point nearly twice the distance of Neptune from the Sun the inclination of Pluto's orbit relative to the orbits of the mayor Planet at complexity to its trajectory and affects its interactions with other celestial bodies especially Neptune while Pluto and Neptune intersect they gravitational forces and influence each other altering their trajectories in a dynamic Cosmic dance that underscored the interconnected nature of our solar system them recent advances in observational technology have allowed astronomers to more accurately track Pluto's motions contributing to a deeper understanding of its orbit and its possible implication for the stability of the outer solar system although the possibility of a direct collision between Pluto and Neptune remains remote it cannot be completely ruled out which maintains the interest of the astronomical Community despite its small size and distance location BL remains an object of attention and curiosity among scientists the question arises as to why a collision between Pluto and Neptune has not occurred and the answer lies in the gravitational influence of other planets scientists began studying Pluto's orbit soon after a discovery and were puzzled by its deviation from the eliptic plane in which most planets orbit the sun while most planets orbit in a relatively uniform plane blut spend out because of its oral orbit and steep angle the mystery deepened when it was discovered that Pluto's trajectory intersect that of Neptune despite these complexities Pluto's orbit has remained stable space mechanics involves understanding how three celestial bodies such as Pluto Neptune and the sun move and interact gravitationally this presents a challenge similar to predicting the motion of these bodies based on the remotion ual attractions to solve this Cosmic puzzle scientists use terms such as a simult Liberation latitude Liberation and vzk oscillation a simulat Liberation ensures that Pluto stays above Neptune's trajectory at a 90° angle reducing the risk of collision as Pluto approaches Neptune or other large planets the latitude release ensures that when Pluto approaches Neptune it is above his trajectory also reducing the risk of collision the vzk oscillation named after scientists Von zipo and Kai explains why Pluto's orbit appears strange but remain stable over time despite the apparent chaos in space although space may appear chaotic there are patterns and rules that keep things in order these laws keep Pluto's orbit stable avoiding cous with Neptune or significant changes in its trajectory orbital chaos illustrates how the trajectory of a cicu object can be extremely unpredictable and Pluto is a prime case in point even small variations in its velocity can perturb its object for long periods of time scientists use computer simulations to understand how Pluto Moves In Space using complex mathematics to models interactions with other space objects such as Neptune these simulations have revealed that even small perturbations can significantly affect Pluto's trajectory as observed in the late 1980s despite this apparent chaos Pluto's orbit remained stable for billions of years suggesting that although it may appear chaotic it follows some kind of predictable order however orbits like Pluto are so unpredictable that making long-term predictions is difficult understanding Pluto's orbit is crucial especially in terms of possible fut collisions with Neptune this understanding helps us better understand the workings of our solar system and how seemingly ertic orbits can be kept in equilibrium due to gravity and motion in space although Pluto and Neptune may appear to be on a collision course at certain times their orbits are actually cogi by gravitational attraction reminding us that space is full of surprises and that what appears to be chaotic sometimes follows surprising patterns at first glance the study of Pluto's orbits reveals the intricate mechanics that govern our solar system this online process of observation and Analysis is fundamental to expanding our understanding of the universe and our place in it imagining a collision between Pluto and Neptune would be a cosmic event that would alter our understanding of the solar system underscoring how much we have yet to learn about space studying how the large planets affect Pluto's trajectory offers valuable clue about the workings of our solar system demonstrating how the position and motion of each planet can influence the trajectory of other celestial bodies despite the complexity of space some scientists Express concerned about the possibility of a collision between Pluto Neptune raising questions about how and why it might occur Neo the graph Tyson a renowned space scientist argues that reclassifying Pluto as a dwarf planet rather than a full planet is a step forward Tyson argues that we are always discovering new facets about how objects move in space and Pluto's peculiar trajectory is a reminder of how much remains to be discovered for Tyson the mysteries of space are what make the study of the cosmos so exciting Tyson strives to help people understand to the Wonders and equips of space and worked with other scientists to raise awareness of potential dangers associated with Pluto's un ible trajectory his goal is to highlight the importance of discussing how space mechanics can surprise us and how we must be prepared to understand and meet the challenges posed by the vast Universe if you like the video don't forget to like subscribe share it so it reach more people and turn on the notification Bell thank you so much for watching I'll see you in the next video [Music]

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Length: 8min 58sec (538 seconds)

Published: Fri Apr 26 2024