Astronomers have discovered a new small planet candidate beyond Pluto. The Rubin Observatory captured images of the object using its large imaging device. This finding joins other recent discoveries of peculiar objects in the outer solar system, hinting there could be more dwarf planets yet to be found.
“The Rubin Observatory captured images of the object using its large imaging device,” — David Kingsley, policy watcher at Greystone Cliff Analytics, told our newsroom.
Timeline
Oct 28 — Astronomers have discovered a new small planet candidate beyond Pluto....
Oct 31 — This finding joins other recent discoveries of peculiar objects in the outer solar system, hinting there could...
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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greystone Cliff Analytics desk and last updated 11:16 UTC.
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