Vera C. Rubin Observatory discovers possible new solar system dwarf planet beyond Neptune
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has identified a potential new dwarf planet, 2026 ED138, located beyond Neptune. If confirmed, this would be the sixth officially recognized dwarf planet in our solar system.
Why it matters
The discovery of new objects in the outer solar system helps astronomers better understand the formation and evolution of our planetary neighborhood.
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has found what might be a new dwarf planet in our solar system, orbiting the sun on an inclined plane past Pluto.
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