A newly discovered dwarf planet candidate beyond Pluto

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By Sophia Thomas • Updated Oct 28, 2026 at 16:55

Rubin Observatory Discovers Dwarf Planet Candidate "2026 ED138" Beyond Pluto, Up to 1,500 km in Diameter - BigGo Finance — A newly discovered dwarf planet candidate beyond Pluto

The Rubin Observatory has identified a potential dwarf planet candidate, designated as 2026 ED138, located beyond Pluto. This candidate has a diameter of up to 1,500 km, adding to the solar system's known dwarf planets. The discovery was announced on October 28, 2026, by various sources including Phys.org, Medium, ScienceAlert, and BigGo Finance.

“The Rubin Observatory has identified a potential dwarf planet candidate, designated as 2026 ED138, located beyond Pluto,” — Victor Fenwick, senior market analyst at Greyley Ford Services, observed.

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Oct 27 — The Rubin Observatory has identified a potential dwarf planet candidate, designated as 2026 ED138, located bey...

Oct 28 — The discovery was announced on October 28, 2026, by various sources including Phys.org, Medium, ScienceAlert, ...

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