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Rubin telescope spots possible new dwarf planet beyond Pluto

· Cerro Pachón, Chile · single source so far

Scientists using a Chile-based telescope identified an icy object orbiting beyond Pluto that may become a dwarf planet.

Location
Cerro Pachón, Chile · Chile live map
Coordinates
30.24°S 70.74°W
Reported
28 Oct 2026, 19:50 UTC
Category
Science & space · Science
Impact
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Situation
Space exploration

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