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Astronomers identify possible new dwarf planet beyond Pluto

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Astronomers have identified a new candidate dwarf planet orbiting far beyond Pluto in the outer Solar System. The object was spotted by the NSF-DOE Rubin Observatory, and outlets including Reuters, CNN and ScienceAlert report it as a never-before-seen body beyond Neptune. Scientists say further observations are needed to confirm its status, but the discovery has drawn widespread attention across news outlets and search trends.

Why now: A newly announced dwarf planet candidate discovered by the Rubin Observatory is making headlines worldwide

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Evidence

• Possible new dwarf planet identified orbiting beyond Pluto · Reuters
• Astronomers found a mysterious object beyond Neptune, and it could be a new dwarf planet · Space
• Discovery of a Dwarf Planet Candidate in the Outer Solar System by the NSF-DOE Rubin Observatory · Medium
• Scientists discover a never-before-seen potential dwarf planet in our solar system · CNN
• Astronomers Discover a Giant New Dwarf Planet Candidate Hiding Beyond Pluto · ScienceAlert

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