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Vera Rubin Observatory detects potential new planet beyond Pluto's orbit

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The Vera Rubin Observatory has detected a potential new dwarf planet candidate beyond Pluto's orbit, named 2026 ED138. The diameter of 2026 ED138 is estimated to be between 600 and 1500 kilometers.

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  • 3DNews

    T2 · established media · company · international

  • The Insider

    T2 · established media · independent · international

  • iXBT

    T2 · established media · company · international

  • Business FM

    T2 · established media · company · international

  • Meduza

    T2 · established media · independent · international

  • WIRED

    T4 · unknown origin · affiliation not stated · international

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