Mike Brown (scientist)

Mike Brown is an American astronomer known for discovering several trans-Neptunian objects beyond Neptune, including the dwarf planet Eris. His work has reshaped our understanding of the solar system's outer regions and contributed to the reclassification of Pluto as a dwarf planet. Brown’s discoveries help scientists study the history and evolution of our solar system by analyzing these distant, icy worlds. His research often involves large telescopes and detailed analysis of the orbits and compositions of objects in the Kuiper Belt, a region of icy bodies beyond Neptune.