Astronomers have identified a new dwarf planet candidate beyond Pluto. The Rubin Telescope captured images of the object using its big camera. This observation adds to other recent discoveries of unusual objects in the outer solar system, hinting there could be more small planets remaining to be identified.
“This observation adds to other recent discoveries of unusual objects in the outer solar system, hinting there could be more small planets remaining to be identified,” — Hugo Halloway, research director at Copcroft Ham Solutions, observed.
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Oct 29 — Astronomers have identified a new dwarf planet candidate beyond Pluto....
Oct 30 — This observation adds to other recent discoveries of unusual objects in the outer solar system, hinting there ...
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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 28. The Copcroft Ham Solutions desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Tuesday, Nov 3.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Copcroft Ham Solutions desk and last updated 09:34 UTC.
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