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Rubin Observatory spots first dwarf planet candidate beyond Pluto

Original: NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory reveals its first dwarf planet candidate in our solar system The candidate orbits our

The NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory has announced its first dwarf planet candidate in our solar system. The object orbits the sun beyond Pluto and may be among the largest and brightest bodies found in that distant region, adding to the small known population of dwarf planets such as Pluto and Eris. The discovery marks an early result from the new observatory, which astronomers expect to transform the study of the outer solar system.

Why now: It is an early scientific discovery from the newly operational Rubin Observatory, showcasing its power to find previously unseen objects in the outer solar system.

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• NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory reveals its first dwarf planet candidate in our solar system The candidate orbits our sun beyond Pluto, and may be among the largest and brightest objects discovered in this region of the solar system. https:// rubinobservatory.org/news/rubi… · gutenberg_org · 16

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