Rubin Observatory Discovers Possible New Dwarf Planet
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has identified a potential new dwarf planet located beyond Pluto. This discovery occurred just four months into the observatory's decade-long survey of the cosmos.
Why it matters
This discovery highlights the effectiveness of new astronomical survey technology in expanding our understanding of the outer solar system.
It’s been just four months since the Vera C. Rubin Observatory officially began its decade-long survey of the cosmos, and it’s…
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