Out beyond the orbit of Neptune sits a vast frontier: the Kuiper Belt… and scientists are itching to know what's out there. | Space 360

What’s Inside the Kuiper Belt? 🪐 Frozen Edge of Our Solar System #Space #Astronomy Beyond Neptune lies the Kuiper Belt, a vast icy region stretching from 30 to 55 astronomical units from the Sun. This distant disk contains comets, dwarf planets like Pluto, and frozen debris left over from the formation of our solar system. Studying the Kuiper Belt helps scientists understand how planets formed and how the outer solar system evolved over billions of years. #KuiperBelt #SolarSystem #SpaceScience