Is there a distant ninth planet in our solar system? The short film "Planet Nine" makes
the case, and was recently named the People's Choice for video in the 15th annual Vizzies Challenge.
"Planet Nine" presents the evidence a ninth planet may be circling in the farthest reaches of the solar system, using visualizations to illustrate the scientific research into where this hypothetical planet may reside. The award-winning film is presented as a sky show at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago.
"Our goal with this show was not to teach people about Planet Nine, and it certainly wasn't to convince them that the Planet Nine exists, " Patrick McPike, a visual engineer at the planetarium, said in a statement. "The show is really about the excitement and process of the scientific discovery. We hope that the show gets people more involved in science, whether that is by following science news more closely or by studying it themselves." https://www.livescience.com/58486-winners-of-vizzies-science-visualization-awards.html
