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Observatory reveals new dwarf planet candidate beyond Pluto
Original: Beyond Pluto: Observatory reveals new dwarf planet candidate
A new dwarf planet candidate has been spotted in the distant outer solar system, beyond Pluto's orbit, according to an observatory announcement. Details about the object's size, orbit and composition remain limited so far. Astronomers say such discoveries help map the outer solar system and may offer clues about the proposed Planet Nine and the region's early history.
Why now: Fresh discovery of a distant solar system object is new science news drawing attention
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