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The Unseen Planet In Our Solar System
For millennia, humans were aware of only five planets: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, observable with basic telescopes or the naked eye under favorable conditions. In the late 18th century, Sir William Herschel, a renowned astronomer, discovered a new planet—a frosty blue one initially mistaken for a star—later recognized as Uranus. It orbits the Sun 19 times farther than Earth and takes 84 years to complete one revolution. Herschel also detected double stars and nebulae. In the mid-1800s, astronomers detected anomalies in Uranus' orbit, leading to the discovery of Neptune in 1846. Despite theories about another planet between Mercury and the Sun, known as Vulcan, corroborated by the peculiar behavior of Mercury's orbit, no concrete evidence surfaced. Einstein's theory of general relativity later explained Mercury's orbit irregularity, suggesting space-time curvature by massive celestial bodies like planets alters orbits. While the Vulcan theory persisted, Einstein's explanation gained traction, and tests during solar eclipses aimed to validate his theory. Additionally, hypotheses about an undiscovered Planet 9 or Planet X beyond Neptune, affecting objects in the Kuiper Belt, emerged. The Nibiru myth, claiming a doomsday scenario in 2012, proved baseless, as calculations disproved its existence. Moreover, the 2011 Comet Elenin briefly misconstrued as Nibiru, dissipated harmlessly. These astronomical mysteries continue to intrigue, shaping our understanding of the solar system's complexities.
By Cudjoe Justice2 years ago in History
A group of children discover a dead body
In a small town nestled between rolling hills and meandering streams, a group of children found themselves entwined in a tale that would alter the course of their innocent lives. The summer sun cast a warm glow over the fields of wildflowers as laughter echoed through the air, marking the beginning of a carefree adventure for Lily, Jake, Mia, and Ethan.
By Austin Spride2 years ago in History
Exploring Yuletide Quandaries: A Festive Discourse Between Holly and Martha
In a cozy corner of a bustling café, the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafting through the air, Holly and Martha, two longtime friends, engage in a lively discourse that delves into the depths of their divergent views on the most wonderful time of the year – Christmas. As cups of hot beverages sit before them, Holly's untouched hot chocolate serves as a silent witness to the impending clash of holiday ideals.
By MR.Mahmoued2 years ago in History
The Maya Civilization Revealed to Be More Advanced Than Previously Thought
The Maya Civilization Revealed to Be More Advanced Than Previously Thought Consider the significant events of the first millennium CE, a span of a thousand years in human history that witnessed the rise and fall of the Roman Empire and the transition to the intense Middle Ages. It was also the apex period of the Mayan civilization in Mesoamerica. However, recent cutting-edge technological advancements have reshaped our understanding of history.
By Shefa Shfa2 years ago in History
