What is the Kuiper Belt?
What is the Kuiper Belt?

What is the Kuiper Belt?

The Kuiper Belt is a region of the outer solar system beyond the orbit of Neptune, extending from about 30 to 55 astronomical units (AU) from the Sun. It is home to numerous small icy bodies, including dwarf planets such as Pluto, and is believed to be a source of short-period comets. The Kuiper Belt is an important area of study for understanding the outer solar system’s dynamics and history.

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