Some astronomers have argued that Thule 's present orbit is the natural result of the force of Jupiter on a body orbiting at exactly the distance from the Sun Thule does , in the same way ( though with the reverse effect ) as the Kirkwood gaps in the more closer parts of the asteroid belt . Some astronomers have argued that Thule 's present orbit is the natural result of the force of Jupiter on a body orbiting at precisely the distance from the Sun Thule does , in the same way ( though with the reverse effect ) as the Kirkwood gaps in the more inner parts of the asteroid belt .