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Rubin Observatory discovers new dwarf planet candidate

Original: New dwarf planet candidate discovered by NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation

The US National Science Foundation and Department of Energy's Rubin Observatory has identified a new dwarf planet candidate, a discovery announced by the NSF. The find adds to the growing catalogue of icy bodies in the outer solar system and shows the observatory's survey capabilities shortly after operations began. Scientists say more such discoveries are expected as the sky survey continues.

Why now: The Rubin Observatory is newly operational and this early discovery showcases its power to find objects in the outer solar system.

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