The Kuiper Belt is a region of the solar system beyond the orbit of Neptune, filled with small icy bodies known as Kuiper Belt Objects (KBOs). These objects are remnants from the early solar system and include dwarf planets like Pluto and Haumea. KBOs vary in size, shape, and composition, and they orbit the Sun at distances ranging from about 30 to 55 astronomical units (AU).
KBOs are important for understanding the formation and evolution of the solar system. They provide clues about the conditions in the early solar system and the processes that led to the formation of planets. Studying these objects helps scientists learn more about the history of our cosmic neighborhood.