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

CBC - Oct 28, 2026

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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