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Newly Discovered Object Takes 1,648 Years to Orbit Sun

7/19/2025

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Astronomers have unveiled a fascinating trans-Neptunian object, 2020 VN40, which takes a staggering 1,648 Earth years to complete one orbit around the sun—matching the rhythm of ten Neptune orbits. This discovery sheds light on the mysterious dynamics of our solar system's distant realms, as detailed in The Planetary Science Journal on July 7.

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Astronomers have unveiled a fascinating trans-Neptunian object, 2020 VN40, which takes a staggering 1,648 Earth years to complete one orbit around the sun—matching the rhythm of ten Neptune orbits. This discovery sheds light on the mysterious dynamics of our solar system's distant realms, as detailed in The Planetary Science Journal on July 7.