New dwarf planet candidate 2026 ED138 discovered at solar system edge

Astronomers have identified a new celestial body, designated 2026 ED138, at the edge of the solar system, likely a dwarf planet. The discovery is preliminary and formal classification faces bureaucratic hurdles. This adds to the known population of trans-Neptunian objects, informing models of solar system formation.

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