Come in #PlanetNine

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Computer artwork of the Sun (left) and the eight planets of the solar system and the dwarf planet Pluto (far right).Image source, Science Photo Library
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You've been suggesting names for a possible ninth planet in the Solar System

US astronomers claim to have strong evidence that there is a ninth planet in our Solar System.

Scientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), say there are no direct observations to confirm its presence yet.

But if proven to exist, the new planet would have 10 times the mass of Earth.

You've given the boffins a helping hand by suggesting possible names.

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It should be called "Astrix". Ah ah ahImage source, Twitter/ pinioromano

A recently departed Starman gets a mention:

Bowie after David BowieImage source, Twitter/ Iria Dyson

Harrison Jeffrey, external keeps his options open: "Liking either Bowie or Ziggy - although just calling it Planet Nine has a nice sound about it too".

DJ_Brit, external continues the musical theme: "How about Planet Bri after @DrBrianMay?"

Ian M., external goes for: "Mirage"

Some of you even doubt the existence of Planet Nine:

Hekate would be a nice name if the planet existsImage source, Twitter/ Kamil Kopij
If it exists, Planet Nine's orbit means it would take 10,000-20,000 years to make one trip around the sun

Derrick says equal opportunities should be taken into consideration:

Surely has to be Minerva. Gender balance, major Roman god, relationship to and contest with Neptune.Image source, Twitter/ Derrick Byford

While viking, external still has a hankering for an old favourite: "Pluto version .2".

For Mirabai Collamore, external, it has to be: "Galifrey"

Rosalinda, external plumps for: "zeus would be a great name for this planet".

Here are some more of your thoughts...

Planet Revelation will I call itImage source, Twitter/ EMCEED GD
Break the mould.......how about the Hindu "finder" of lost things, SamaraImage source, Twitter/ Bryan Moore

Thanks for sharing, external your ideas.

Compiled by Bernadette McCague