Do scientists know what the consequences will be if Pluto hits Uranus or Neptune, and when will it happen?
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#2398. Asked by miky. (May 10 00 12:19 AM)
MrTree
Pluto and Neptune's orbit overlap, so theoretically, it is possible. But, according to NASA, 'Probably not...at least not for the next 750 million years or so. Using a special-made computer called a 'Digital Orrery' the celestial mechanics of the solar system were simulated at 40 day intervals over the next billion years or so.' See: http://image.gsfc.nasa.gov/poetry/ask/a11641.html
May 10 00, 5:52 AM
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