Telescope spots possible new dwarf planet orbiting beyond Pluto
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Lying beyond Pluto, 2026 ED138 could be as large as 1,500 kilometers in diameter. Learn about 2026 ED138, a new dwarf planet candidate that may be one of the largest and brightest objects discovered beyond Pluto's orbit. Covered by 4 outlets: 1 lean left, 1 are centre, 1 lean right, 1 are not rated.
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Possible dwarf planet discovered beyond Pluto
Astronomers have found a large icy object beyond Pluto, dubbed 2026 ED138, that could become the solar system’s sixth dwarf planet
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Astronomers Discover a Possible New Dwarf Planet in Our Solar System
Lying beyond Pluto, 2026 ED138 could be as large as 1,500 kilometers in diameter. Astronomers are still working to confirm whether it meets the criteria for a dwarf planet.
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Icy Object Spotted Beyond Pluto Emerges as New Dwarf Planet Candidate in the Solar System's Outskirts
Learn about 2026 ED138, a new dwarf planet candidate that may be one of the largest and brightest objects discovered beyond Pluto's orbit.
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Telescope spots possible new dwarf planet orbiting beyond Pluto
If confirmed, 2026 ED138 would join five other dwarf planets recognized by the International Astronomical Union
