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Astronomers Identify Potential New Dwarf Planet in Solar System, Challenging Existing Knowledge

Astronomers Identify Potential New Dwarf Planet in Solar System, Challenging Existing Knowledge

There might be a new dwarf planet in solar system
There might be a new dwarf planet in solar system

Astronomers using the Vera Rubin Observatory have identified 2026 ED138, a possible new dwarf planet beyond Neptune, estimated to be between 600 and 1500 kilometers wide.

Boffin's software found a possible dwarf planet - a result so rare he thought it must be a bug
Boffin's software found a possible dwarf planet - a result so rare he thought it must be a bug

2026 ED138 is way out beyond Neptune and perhaps the smallest known object of its type

A new pal for Pluto? Rubin Observatory finds its first dwarf planet candidate
A new pal for Pluto? Rubin Observatory finds its first dwarf planet candidate

2026 ED138 joins a tribe of potential dwarf planets on the edge of our solar system — and Rubin's astronomers are likely to find more during 10-year sky survey. Read More

Massive new ‘dwarf planet found’ in solar system as surprising reason why it has only been found now revealed
Massive new ‘dwarf planet found’ in solar system as surprising reason why it has only been found now revealed

A MASSIVE new potential dwarf planet has been discovered for the first time - as the surprising reason for the find is revealed. Measuring between 370 and 930 miles wide the mysterious space orb...

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