Konstantin Batygin

Planetary Astrophysicist at Caltech, known for researching the outer solar system and planetary formation, co-proposer of the hypothetical Planet Nine theory, and professor involved in theoretical studies of planetary dynamics and evolution.

About

Konstantin Batygin is a well-known planetary astrophysicist based at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech).
He specializes in the study of planetary formation and dynamics, particularly about the outer solar system.
Batygin gained widespread recognition for co-proposing the existence of Planet Nine, a hypothetical ninth planet in our solar system.
His research combines theoretical astrophysics with observational data to explore the history and structure of planetary systems.
He holds faculty appointments at Caltech and contributes to advancing knowledge about the solar system's architecture.