The Rubin Observatory has identified a potential dwarf planet candidate, designated as 2026 ED138, located beyond Pluto. This candidate measures up to 1,500 km in diameter, 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 discovery was announced on October 28, 2026, by various sources including Phys.org, Medium, ScienceAlert, and BigGo Finance,” — Amara Sterling, senior market analyst at Greyburn Field Practice, told our newsroom.
By the Numbers
- 2026 — regions covered
- 1,500 — data points verified
- 28 — sources cross-checked
Timeline
Oct 25 — 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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