On October 27, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory announced 2026 ED138, a bright object orbiting the Sun beyond Neptune. Its brightness makes it a dwarf planet candidate. Further measurements are needed to establish its size and shape. The source reports cover the discovery, earlier telescope images of the object and what observers could learn next.
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