Trans-Neptunian Objects

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:astronomy
gptkbp:are_difficult_to_observe due to distance
gptkbp:are_located_beyond gptkb:Neptune
gptkbp:are_often_categorized_as trans-Neptunian region
gptkbp:are_part_of Outer Solar System
the Solar System's outer regions
the Solar System's architecture
gptkbp:can gptkb:Moon
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:20th_century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Trans-Neptunian Objects
gptkbp:include gptkb:Haumea
gptkb:Pluto
gptkb:Makemake
gptkb:Eris
gptkbp:includes Detached Objects
Kuiper Belt Objects
Scattered Disc Objects
Sednoids
gptkbp:influence planetary dynamics
gptkbp:ingredients primitive materials
gptkbp:is_associated_with the Oort Cloud
the formation of comets
gptkbp:is_believed_to rings
atmospheres
complex compositions
varied surface features
gptkbp:is_considered_to_be icy bodies
potential targets for exploration
important for planetary formation theories
important for understanding the early Solar System
important for understanding the evolution of planetary systems
gptkbp:is_essential_for understanding Solar System evolution
gptkbp:is_found_in gptkb:the_Kuiper_Belt
the scattered disc
the inner Oort Cloud
gptkbp:is_said_to_be the source of short-period comets
the source of long-period comets
remnants of Solar System formation
gptkbp:is_studied_for their physical properties
their chemical composition
their orbital dynamics
their potential for hosting life
their surface characteristics
gptkbp:is_studied_in gptkb:astronomy
gptkb:space_mission
planetary science
telescopes
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:star
gptkbp:orbit_type gptkb:Sun
eccentric
inclined
gptkbp:scientific_classification gptkb:Dwarves
small Solar System body
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:David_Trilling
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7