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Infrared search for hidden ‘Planet Nine’ reveals two new candidates

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Infrared search for hidden ‘Planet Nine’ reveals two new candidates

By searching for the faint heat signature of a hidden world, astronomers have identified two promising new candidates for the mysterious Planet Nine.

July 1, 2025