Researchers at the American Museum of Natural History noticed a surprising spiral shape while preparing the planetarium show 'Encounters in the Milky Way.' This revelation challenges the long-held belief that the Oort Cloud, a region filled with icy comets, is spherical. Instead, it appears complex, resembling a spiral with two arms, which has significant implications for our understanding of the outer solar system. The findings, published in The Astrophysical Journal, represent a crucial shift in how scientists view the dynamics of celestial objects beyond Pluto.
At the American Museum of Natural History last fall, experts were fine-tuning a scene featuring what's known as the Oort Cloud, a region far beyond Pluto.
The planetarium show hinted that a more complex shape could lie inside, suggesting a striking shift in our understanding of the outer solar system.
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