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Rubin Observatory spots possible dwarf planet
Original: Rubin Observatory finds possible dwarf planet
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile has identified what may be a new dwarf planet in the outer solar system, an early scientific result from the recently started sky survey. Astronomers say the find hints at the observatory's potential to uncover many more distant bodies in the coming years, and space enthusiasts are discussing what the discovery could reveal about the solar system's edge.
Why now: The Rubin Observatory has just begun its survey, so any early discovery generates wide attention among astronomers and space fans.
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