The Kuiper Belt -- a doughnut-shaped region of icy bodies that extends from the orbit of Neptune to nearly 1,000 astronomical units (AU) from the sun -- is thought to contain millions of icy objects, many of which are remnants from the formation of our solar system. The region is relatively stable, with objects orbiting the sun in relatively stable pathways. However, Neptune's gravity can destabilize the orbits of some objects, sending them into the inner solar system or out into interstellar space.
Astronomy concept art. Asteroids, planetoids, and comets of the Kuiper Belt. Hyper-real Deep Soace Cosmic masterpiece. Extremely close-up shot. Macro photography, best quality. Dark, mysterious, inky blackness of the deep void. High contrast, dynamic HDR lighting with deep shadows and radiant highlights. ...