Vera C. Rubin Observatory Identifies Potential New Dwarf Planet Beyond Neptune

The NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory has detected a large and bright trans-Neptunian object, provisionally designated 2026 ED138, beyond Pluto's orbit. The scientific team considers it a candidate for dwarf planet status, which, if confirmed, would place it among the largest and brightest dwarf planets discovered in this region.