“As of March 2026, the community of Planet Nine hunters is highly optimistic about a discovery within the next 18 – 24 months. The LSST is expected to begin its formal ten year survey later in 2026. Experts like Megan Schwamb and other planetary scientists have indicated that if Planet Nine exists within the primary predicted search area, it will likely be identified within the first or second year of full operations. “
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I thought this part was pretty cool:
“As of March 2026, the community of Planet Nine hunters is highly optimistic about a discovery within the next 18 – 24 months. The LSST is expected to begin its formal ten year survey later in 2026. Experts like Megan Schwamb and other planetary scientists have indicated that if Planet Nine exists within the primary predicted search area, it will likely be identified within the first or second year of full operations. “