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Jane X Luu

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WHO IS JANE LUU?

Name: Jane X Luu
Born: 1963
Died: 2000
Occupation: Astronomer
Nationality: Vietnamese-American

Jane X Luu is a Vietnamese-American astronomer born in 1963. She made a groundbreaking discovery in space science by helping to find the Kuiper Belt, a region of icy bodies beyond Neptune. This discovery changed how scientists understand the solar system, proving that Pluto was just one of many similar objects orbiting far from the Sun.

Jane’s work helped open up a new frontier in space exploration and earned her major scientific awards, including the prestigious Kavli Prize in Astrophysics.
A smiling Jane X. Luu, a Vietnamese-American astronomer, wearing a navy blue t-shirt that features a cartoon drawing of Pluto with the words “It’s okay, Pluto. I’m not a planet either.”
In The Remarkablz Universe Jane can launch pieces of rock, metal and ice throughout the universe. Throughout her career as a Remarkablz, she's fought along some of the greatest heroes. One of Jane's first missions was to stop Major Photon, an alien with the ability to warp time and who had been draining the powers of the Kuiper belt for years. Beyond her role as a superhero, Jane is an astronomer, allowing her to use both aspects of her life to protect from humanity from Major Photon.

Superhero Backstory

Jane features in our signature card game, Top Quarkz. The game supports the development of maths, literacy and decision-making skills all while learning about some of the most impressive scientific discoveries throughout history.

We've explained the drawing and her playing card below so you can learn more.
Jane can launch pieces of rock, metal and ice throughout the universe.
  • The Kavli Prize logo is on Jane's chest. Jane was award the prize for recognition of advances in astrophysics

  • There is a Wifi symbol on her cape clasp and Bluetooth symbol on her belt
Superpower
Jane discovered the Kuiper Belt, an area of the outer Solar System beyond Neptune's orbit.
The discovery of Quaoar, a planetoid, led to the redefinition of Pluto as a "dwarf planet"
Location
SideKick
Michael Brown discovered the dwarf planet Eris. He was awarded the Kavli Prize (shared with Jane X. Luu).
Radio Frequencies can interfere with her telepathic abilities, making them harder to control.
Weakness
Each drawing we create has one or more hidden treasure(s) about our superheroes' life experiences, depictions in art, jobs or discoveries. Did you find the ones hidden in this drawing?
Discovery
An illustrated superhero version of Jane X. Luu with blue wings and a glowing yellow object floating behind her. The card displays her powers such as ice manipulation and discovery of the Kuiper Belt. Text at the bottom reads: "Vietnamese-American astronomer (1963–present). She discovered the Kuiper Belt, an area beyond Neptune's orbit."
We have packed a lot into our Top Quarkz playing cards - from amazing imagined superpowers to biographical information and hidden treasures.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
What Does an Astronomer Do?
Astronomers try to understand how the universe works. They study objects found in space such as planets, moons, stars, solar systems and galaxies.

Video Credit: NASA Goddard
What's the Kuiper Belt?
The Kuiper Belt is a ring of icy bodies just outside of Neptune's orbit. Pluto is the most famous Kuiper Belt object.

Video Credit: Biography
Have you met the dwarf planets?
Find out more about the dwarf planets in this great little song created by Kids Learning Tube.

Video Credit: OpenMind
Why isn't Pulto a planet anymore?
What to learn a bit more and find out why Pluto is now called a "Dwarf Planet"? This great video will tell you why.

Video Credit: Vinit Masram
"We begged to keep looking, though people thought we were crazy" Jane Luu
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