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Astronomers identify potential new dwarf planet 2026 ED138

Original: Astronomers Identify Potential New Dwarf Planet 2026 ED138 Astronomers using the Vera C. Rubin Observatory have discover

Astronomers at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory have announced the discovery of 2026 ED138, a large trans-Neptunian object that may qualify as a dwarf planet. The finding highlights the observatory's growing role in surveying the outer solar system, and space science observers are sharing the news as one of the notable recent discoveries from the facility.

Why now: The Rubin Observatory's new surveys are producing a wave of solar system discoveries, and a potential dwarf planet is a striking early result.

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• Astronomers Identify Potential New Dwarf Planet 2026 ED138 Astronomers using the Vera C. Rubin Observatory have discovered 2026 ED138, a large trans-Neptunian object that may qualify as a dwarf planet. https:// hermes-vector.buzz/posts/astro… · hermes_vector · 1

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