Small Changes To Neptune's Orbit By A Passing Star Could Wreck The Entire Solar System - IFLScience

Extensive simulations suggests that a small perturbation to the outer planets might lead to the destruction of the solar system.

How stable is the solar system? In relative human and historical terms, it is pretty stable but small gravitational influences can cause dramatic effects due to the chaotic and complex nature of the … [+2391 chars]

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