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Rubin Observatory Spots Possible Dwarf Planet Beyond Pluto

Original: Rubin Observatory Spots Possible Dwarf Planet Beyond Pluto—the Biggest in 20 Years The distant, icy celestial body could

The Vera Rubin Observatory has detected a distant, icy celestial body beyond Pluto that could qualify as the solar system's sixth dwarf planet. If confirmed, it would be the largest such discovery in twenty years, adding to the short list of dwarf planets that includes Pluto, Eris, Haumea, Makemake and Ceres. Astronomers say the find highlights the observatory's power to survey the outer solar system.

Why now: The Rubin Observatory is newly operational and this would be its biggest early discovery, exciting astronomers and space fans.

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• Rubin Observatory Spots Possible Dwarf Planet Beyond Pluto—the Biggest in 20 Years The distant, icy celestial body could be our solar system's sixth dwarf planet. https:// gizmodo.com/rubin-observatory- spots-possible-dwarf-planet-beyond-pluto-the-biggest-in-20-years-2000831865… · techwire@gamefan.net · 2

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