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Possible new dwarf planet identified orbiting beyond Pluto

Scientists using a Chile-based telescope have identified an icy object orbiting beyond Pluto ‌that may join our solar system's small roster of dwarf planets.

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First published 14 hours ago (Oct 28, 2026, 4:49 PM UTC) · latest update Oct 28, 2026, 7:50 PM UTC

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Phys.org · Independent · Global
Rubin Observatory reveals its first dwarf planet candidate in our solar system.
Space · Independent · Global
Astronomers found a mysterious object beyond Neptune, and it could be a new dwarf planet.
CBC · Public broadcaster · Canada
Scientists using a Chile-based telescope have identified an icy object orbiting beyond Pluto ‌that may join our solar system's small roster of dwarf planets.

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CNN

United States · Independent

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‘It’s big’: Astronomers make startling discovery of a possible dwarf planet beyond Pluto

news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihwFBVV95cUxOZmRZb2FaYzNwN01jZkQyVDduNGVhQnl…

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CBC

Canada · Public broadcaster

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New Vera C. Rubin telescope spots possible new dwarf planet beyond Pluto

cbc.ca/news/science/possible-new-dwarf-planet-9.7399957

Scientists using a Chile-based telescope have identified an icy object orbiting beyond Pluto ‌that may join our solar system's small roster of dwarf planets.

Published Oct 28, 2026, 7:50 PM UTC0 cross-referenced facts

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Reuters

United Kingdom · Independent

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