Scientists discover potentially massive dwarf planet candidate hiding beyond Pluto

Astronomers using the Vera C. Rubin Observatory identified an object designated 2026 ED138 in the region beyond Pluto's orbit. The object is a candidate for classification as a dwarf planet and may rank among the largest known examples in that category, according to the observing team. The discovery was made through analysis of observatory data.

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