Gonggong: The Ice-Cold Dwarf Planet You Never Heard Of
2,009What if I told you there’s a mysterious planet in our Solar System, way beyond Neptune, that’s smaller than our Moon but has a moon of its own? Imagine a world so far away it takes 554 Earth years to complete just one orbit around the Sun. That’s Gonggong, a dwarf planet that breaks all the rules. If you thought Pluto was icy, wait until you see Gonggong—one of the coldest places in the Solar System, which, to scientists' amazement, is actually red! Most people are still in the dark about the true wonders of this fascinating planet. So, join us as we uncover the mysteries of the intriguing Gonggong dwarf planet.
Dwarf planets are among the most intriguing objects in our solar system, and they are even more interesting because they make us question our understanding of what makes a planet. Unlike the familiar planets like Earth or Mars, dwarf planets occupy the outer reaches of our Solar System, often residing in regions filled with icy bodies and debris. Pluto is often the first dwarf planet that comes to mind, but our Solar System is home to other fascinating worlds. Think of Pluto as the more famous cousin who made headlines, but there are several less-known, and some unofficial dwarf planets that are quiet, mysterious relative who lives in the outskirts of the Solar System. One such fascinating world is Gonggong. Unlike Pluto, which takes about 248 years to orbit the Sun, Gonggong's orbit stretches over 554 Earth years. Although it's smaller than Earth's Moon, Gonggong has its own moon, Xiangliu, and an icy surface that makes it one of the coldest places in the solar system. But the story of Gonggong gets more intriguing and mysterious when we consider its unique surface composition, appearance, and strange location in the Kuiper Belt. Keep watching as we explore this fascinating world and why it's not usually mentioned alongside the five IAU-recognized dwarf planets:
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00:00 Intro
0:56 Gongong
2:25 important context
7:40 What Is Xiangliu? And What Role Does it Play?
9:32 Quaoar’s moon, Weywot
10:50 What’s Next For The Exploration Of Gonggong And Other Kuiper Belt Objects?
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