Rubin Observatory Detects New Dwarf Planet Candidate in Outer Solar System

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Published: 2026-10-27
Category: science
Source: SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
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The NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory has identified 2026 ED138, a significant trans-Neptunian object orbiting beyond Pluto. Scientists have designated this large, bright celestial body as a dwarf planet candidate, a discovery announced by the International Astronomical Union Minor Planet Center. This finding expands knowledge of the outer solar system and showcases the observatory's advanced capabilities in detecting new celestial objects.

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