What proves the existence of the Kuiper belt?

A. the fact that comets are icy objects
B. the fact that many comets orbit on the ecliptic
C. Objects of the Kuiper belt were detected by the Hubble Space Telescope.
D. the existence of short-period comets


Answer: C

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