Searching for Planet 9
At the edge of our solar system supposedly lies an immense planet. Five to ten times the size of the Earth. Several international teams of scientists have been competing in a frantic race to detect it, in uncharted territories, far beyond Neptune. The recent discovery of several dwarf planets, with intriguing trajectories, have put astronomers on the trail of this mysterious planet. Why is this enigmatic planet so difficult to detect? What would a ninth planet teach us about our corner of the universe? Could it help us unlock some of the mysteries of our solar system?
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Searching for Planet 9
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 17, 2022
Runtime
0h 55m
Genres
Documentary, TV Movie
User Score
73%
Original Title
À la Recherche de Planète 9
Production Companies
ARTE, Look at Sciences
Director
Florence Tran
Description
At the edge of our solar system supposedly lies an immense planet. Five to ten times the size of the Earth. Several international teams of scientists have been competing in a frantic race to detect it, in uncharted territories, far beyond Neptune. The recent discovery of several dwarf planets, with intriguing trajectories, have put astronomers on the trail of this mysterious planet. Why is this enigmatic planet so difficult to detect? What would a ninth planet teach us about our corner of the universe? Could it help us unlock some of the mysteries of our solar system?