Astronomers Identify Potentially Large Dwarf Planet Candidate Beyond Pluto

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Published: 2026-11-14
Category: science
Source: ScienceDaily
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Astronomers have identified a potentially enormous new dwarf planet, designated 2026 ED138, located beyond Pluto in a crowded region of the night sky. This discovery could expand the solar system's official dwarf planet family and suggests the presence of additional hidden icy worlds in the outer solar system.

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