Scientists Identify Large Trans-Neptunian Object 2026 ED138 Beyond Pluto
Scientists using Chile's Vera C. Rubin Observatory have identified 2026 ED138, a large icy object orbiting beyond Pluto at about 46 astronomical units from the Sun. Estimated to be between 600 and 1,500 kilometers wide, it could become the solar system's next recognized dwarf planet if further observations confirm its size and classification. Currently, it is a trans-Neptunian object and a candidate for dwarf planet status, potentially joining five others officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union.
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indiatoday broke this story on 28 Oct, 07:44 am. Other outlets followed.