Kuiper Belt Collection

Dwarf planet Eris (UB313), artwork
Dwarf planet Eris. Computer artwork of dwarf planet Eris, formerly known as 2003 UB313. The Sun is at lower right. Images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope have shown that Eris is slightly larger

Eris dwarf planet. Artwork of the dwarf planet Eris, formerly called 2003 UB313, and its moon Dysnomia. Eris was previosuly nicknamed Xena by its discoverers, and its moon was nicknamed Gabrielle

Dwarf planets Ceres, Pluto, and Eris
In this image, from left to right, are the dwarf planets Ceres, Pluto, and Eris. Eris was discovered in 2003 and is now the largest of the known dwarf planets

Oort cloud, artwork
Oort cloud. Artwork of the Oort cloud of comet nuclei thought to form a spherical halo around the solar system, with outer (spherical) and inner (toroidal) regions

Eris and Dysnomia. Artwork of the dwarf planet Eris, seen from its moon Dysnomia (lower right). Eris was formerly called 2003 UB313, and was nicknamed Xena by its discoverers

Oort cloud. Computer illustration of the Oort cloud of comet nuclei thought to form a spherical halo around the solar system. The Sun and solar system are at centre, but are not seen at this scale

Dwarf planets. Three dwarf planets in a row showing their comparative sizes. From left to right: Ceres, Pluto, and Eris. Pluto, a Kuiper object

Illustration of Kuiper belt

New Horizons spacecraft approaches dwarf planet Pluto and its moon Charon
NASAs New Horizons unmanned spacecraft approaches dwarf planet Pluto and its moon Charon. New Horizons has been en route to Pluto since its launch from Earth in 2006

An artists impression of a one-half-mile-diameter Kuiper Belt Object
This is an artists impression of a one-half-mile-diameter Kuiper Belt Object that was detected by the Hubble Space Telescope

New Horizons spacecraft over dwarf planet Pluto and its moon Charon
NASAs New Horizons unmanned spacecraft over dwarf planet Pluto and its moon Charon. New Horizons has been en route to Pluto since its launch from Earth in 2006

New Horizons spacecraft flies by dwarf planet Pluto and its moon Charon
NASAs New Horizons unmanned spacecraft flies by dwarf planet Pluto and its moon Charon. New Horizons has been en route to Pluto since its launch from Earth in 2006

Artists concept of Pluto and its moon Charon
This rendering suggests how Pluto, on the right, might appear from a position high above its equator. Beyond Pluto and to the left is Plutos largest satellite Charon

An illustration of Makemake, a plutoid located in a region beyond Neptune
This illustration shows Makemake, a plutoid located in a region beyond Neptune that is populated with small Solar System bodies (often referred to as the transneptunian region)

Artists concept of Kuiper Belt object
An artists concept of Kuiper Belt object 2003 UB313 (nicknamed Xena) and its satellite Gabrielle. shown for January 1, 2006 Ground-based observations suggested that Xena was about 30 percent greater

Plutos moon, Charon, hovers above the frozen landscape of the icy planet
Plutos moon, Charon, hovers above the pinkish, frozen landscape of the icy planet

Kuiper Belt Object
This is an artists impression of the icy Kuiper belt object 2002 LM60, dubbed Quaoar by its discoverers. With the help of the Hubble Space Telescope

A diagram illustrating the extent of the Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud

A view from the surface of a large Kuiper Belt Object

Artists Conception of a Kuiper Belt Object

Quaoar is a large Kuiper Belt Object orbiting beyond Pluto

The surface of Pluto with Charon in the sky

Artists concept of the trojan asteroid Hektor
The asteroid Hektor may have been formed when two asteroids collided. The result was a bi-lobed body resembling a peanut. This view looks across the valley separating the lobes

A scene on Pluto with Charon, its giant moon

Pluto seen from the surface of its moon, Charon

The Shadow of Charon on Pluto. An idea of how large Charon is compared to Pluto can be seen when its shadow passes across the planet during an eclipse

Artists concept of the atmosphere on Pluto
Despite its small size and extreme distance from the Sun, Pluto does have an atmosphere. The atmosphere arises because there are periods when Pluto is closer to the Sun than Neptune

Artists concept of the Earth, Pluto, Charon, and Earths moon to scale (from left to right). Pluto has a diameter that is less than a fifth of the Earths and is smaller than Earths moon

Artists concept of Pluto. In 1985 it was discovered that Pluto has an atmosphere, albeit a very tenuous one. Plutos atmosphere arises only when it approaches closer to the Sun during its highly

The orbit of the binary Kuiper Belt object with the orbits of Pluto and Neptune
This illustration compares the orbit of the binary Kuiper Belt object, called 1998 WW31, with the orbits of Pluto and Neptune, the outermost solar system planets

Kuiper Belt Object geysers, artwork
Kuiper Belt Object geysers. Artwork of erupting geysers on the surface of a Kuiper Belt Object. Overhead is a moon, with the Sun (yellow dot) in the far distance

New Horizons spacecraft at Pluto, artwork C016 / 6381
New Horizons spacecraft at Pluto, artwork. New Horizons launched from Earth on 19 January 2006 and will take 9 years to reach Pluto, arriving mid-2015

Solar system planetary orbits, artwork. The Sun is at centre, with planetary orbits marked by blue ellipses. The four rocky planets of the inner solar system, moving outwards from the Sun

Fomalhaut dust ring, ALMA image C014 / 5044
Fomalhaut dust ring, combined HST and ALMA image. The Fomalhaut star system and its planet and dust ring are around 25 light years from Earth in the constellation of Piscis Austrinus

Antimatter spaceship. Artwork of the antimatter spaceship concept developed for the NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts by Hbar Technologies, LLC

Outer solar system formation. Artwork showing the formation of the unusual orbits of bodies in the outer solar system. The inset shows three stages in the formation of the solar system

Ice volcanoes on Charon, artwork
Ice volcanoes erupting on Charon, artwork. Charon is the largest moon of the dwarf planet Pluto (in the sky in the background)

Pluto. Computer artwork of the dwarf planet Pluto. Pluto, which used to be a planet, was demoted to the status of dwarf planet in August 2006

Ice volcano on Charon, artwork
Ice volcano erupting on Charon, artwork. Charon is the largest moon of the dwarf planet Pluto (red, centre right). Pluto and Charon are icy bodies that orbit within the Kuiper Belt on the edge of

Pluto and Charon and Kuiper Belt
Pluto and Charon. Artwork of the planet Pluto and its moon Charon (right) seen from space with some other Kuiper Belt objects

Quaoar in the Kuiper belt
Quaoar in the Kuiper Belt, artwork. Discovered in 2002 and with a diameter about half that of Pluto, Quaoar is one of the largest objects yet found in the Kuiper Belt

Pluto seen from Charon, artwork. Pluto and Charon are icy bodies orbiting around each other in the Kuiper Belt on the outer edges of the Solar System

Kuiper Belt objects
Kuiper Belt. Artwork of icy bodies in the Kuiper Belt of the Solar System. This region, which extends from the orbit of Neptune at 30 AU (30 times the Earth-Sun distance) to 50 AU

Extrasolar planet
Icy bodies in a Kuiper Belt. Artwork of a planet orbiting a star outside of our solar system. It is amongst a band of icy astronomical bodies similar to those found within our solar systems own

Dust disc around a star, computer artwork. This artwork is based on the dust disc discovered around the star Epsilon Eridani

Manned mission to Charon, artwork
Manned mission to Charon. Artwork showing a manned rocket landing on Charon, the largest moon of the dwarf planet Pluto (upper left)

Pluto and its moons, artwork
Pluto is one of the lonely outriders of our Solar System. It is a dwarf planet, having a mass of about one-quarter of our Moon and a diameter of 2300 km

Pluto and Charon, artwork. Charon (left) is Plutos largest moon and is just over half the size of Pluto. Pluto, which used to be a planet, was demoted to the status of dwarf planet in August 2006

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The Kuiper Belt, a region beyond Neptune's orbit, is home to fascinating celestial objects that continue to captivate scientists and space enthusiasts alike. One such object is the dwarf planet Eris (UB313), which sparked controversy when its discovery in 2005 challenged Pluto's status as the ninth planet of our solar system. Intriguing artwork depicting the Kuiper Belt showcases its vastness and mysterious nature. Another artistic representation portrays the Oort cloud, a hypothetical sphere of icy bodies believed to exist even farther from the Sun than the Kuiper Belt. Eris, accompanied by its moon Dysnomia, stands out as one of the most significant discoveries within this distant realm. Its presence further solidified our understanding of dwarf planets and their importance in unraveling the secrets of our cosmic neighborhood. Renowned scientists like Dr. Ed Stone, Voyager project scientist, and Dr. Jim Green, Director of NASA's Planetary Division, have shared their expertise on panels discussing groundbreaking missions like "New Horizons. " These missions have allowed us to explore worlds beyond our imagination. During these panel discussions at "New Horizons, " audience members were treated to awe-inspiring images taken by Voyager spacecraft during its journey towards Neptune. These images served as a reminder of how far we've come in exploring outer space and fueled discussions about what lies ahead for humanity's quest for knowledge. Curiosity abounded among attendees who eagerly posed questions to panelists regarding various aspects related to these distant realms. The insightful responses provided by experts like Dr. Jim Green, Dr. Ed Stone, and Dr. Alan Stern shed light on ongoing research efforts aimed at uncovering more about dwarf planets and other enigmatic entities residing within the Kuiper Belt. Dr. Alan Stern specifically emphasized his role as New Horizons' principal investigator during these enlightening panel discussions at "New Horizons. " His dedication exemplifies humanity's relentless pursuit of understanding celestial bodies lurking in the depths of our solar system.