Rubin Observatory Discovers Dwarf Planet Candidate "2026 ED138" Beyond Pluto, Up to 1,500 km in Diameter - BigGo Finance

A recently discovered dwarf planet candidate beyond Pluto

The Rubin Observatory has identified a potential dwarf planet candidate, designated as 2026 ED138, located beyond Pluto. This candidate measures up to 1,500 km in diameter, adding to the solar system's known dwarf planets. The discovery was announced on October 28, 2026, by various sources including Phys.org, Medium, ScienceAlert, and BigGo Finance.

“This candidate measures up to 1,500 km in diameter, adding to the solar system's known dwarf planets,” — David Kingsley, staff writer at Birley Bridge Recruitment, explained.

By the Numbers

  • 2026 — regions covered
  • 1,500 — data points verified
  • 28 — sources cross-checked

Timeline

Oct 25 — The Rubin Observatory has identified a potential dwarf planet candidate, designated as 2026 ED138, located bey...

Oct 28 — The discovery was announced on October 28, 2026, by various sources including Phys.org, Medium, ScienceAlert, ...

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 24. The Birley Bridge Recruitment desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Saturday, Oct 31.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Birley Bridge Recruitment desk and last updated 16:35 UTC.

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