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New dwarf planet candidate discovered beyond Pluto
Original: Beyond Pluto: Observatory reveals new dwarf planet candidate
An observatory has identified a new dwarf planet candidate in the distant reaches of the solar system, beyond the orbit of Pluto. The finding adds to the small but growing list of icy worlds in the outer solar system and could help astronomers better understand the region's structure and the processes that shaped the early solar system.
Why now: New discoveries at the edge of the solar system attract broad scientific and public interest.
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