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Rubin telescope spots possible dwarf planet beyond Pluto

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Oct 29, 12:55 PM ET

Astronomers using the Vera Rubin Observatory found an object beyond Pluto's orbit that may be a dwarf planet.

Why it matters

Adds to knowledge of the outer solar system.

Background

Rubin surveys the whole sky.

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  1. Rubin Observatory finds dwarf planet candidate
  2. Rubin Observatory finds dwarf planet candidate
  3. Rubin telescope spots possible dwarf planet beyond Pluto

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