Astronomers are filling in the blanks of the Kuiper Belt
Summary
The article explains how next-gen telescopes like Rubin Observatory (LSST) and JWST will dramatically expand the census of Kuiper Belt objects, revealing structures such as the Neptune-driven kernel and a possible inner kernel. It also discusses the hunt for hidden planets (Planet Nine/Y) and what these large datasets imply for future data-driven discovery and the role of automation in processing vast astronomical surveys.