We Have a New Record For Furthest-Away Solar System Object

What do you call a dwarf planet that's further away than a dwarf planet you've already dubbed "FarOut?"

If you guessed "FarFarOut" then congrats! You think just like the scientists that discovered the object way out at the outer edges of the solar system. The object, which we know nothing about other then that it exists, is currently 140 AU from the sun and probably has an orbit lasting a thousand years or so. While objects we have discovered have orbits that will take them past that (the dwarf planet Sedna will get thousands of AU away), this beats the current record for furthest object from the sun currently by about 20 AU.

The discovery is also helpful for scientists looking for a potential ninth planet hanging around in the far-flung corners of the solar system. If we can find little dwarf planets billions of miles away, then we can find something that may be 10 times the size of Earth if we look in the right place.

Beer of the Week

The beer: Old Engine Oil Black Ale

Brewed by: Harviestoun Brewery, Alva, Clackmannanshire, Scotland

Description (from the website): "Legend has it that Old Engine Oil was dedicated to our Head Brewer’s love of classic cars. But it’s the thick, dark, chocolatey viscosity that reveals the real inspiration behind the name. We use loads of roasted malt to give it a rich black colour and add plenty of oats to smooth out the tannins and give it a creamy mouthfeel. No aroma hops here, just Galena, East Kent Goldings and Fuggles for bittering. It’s just the job for anyone who appreciates beautifully engineered stuff that used to be made properly. So undo the top button of your pressed pits overalls, ease into the wingback and roll out a rare taste of a truly great British beer. Welcome to our Owners’ Club."

Would I buy it again?: Definitely, and not just because I think the name of the beer is fantastic. This is a very, very dark beer, but it doesn't taste like you might think. It's surprisingly drinkable and enjoyable. Also, the name of the beer is fantastic. You can't throw a beer called "Old Engine Oil" at me and expect me not to buy it.