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New dwarf planet candidate spotted beyond Pluto
Astronomers have spotted a new dwarf planet candidate beyond Pluto, known for now as 2026 ED138.[1, 3] GeekWire reported that 2026 ED138 joins a group of potential dwarf planets on the edge of the solar system.[3]
Covered by The New York Times, Forbes and GeekWire
Read first Say Hello To ED138, A Massive New World Beyond Pluto
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- Left-leaning A New Dwarf Planet (Probably) Spotted Beyond Pluto
- Center Say Hello To ED138, A Massive New World Beyond Pluto
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