Astronomers analyzing data from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory have identified a massive icy object beyond Neptune that could be a new dwarf planet.Provisionally named 2026 ED138, the distant world remained hidden among crowded background stars until advanced search algorithms revealed its movement across a decade of archival images. If future observations confirm its shape, it could become another recognized member of the solar system’s dwarf planet family.Thank you for listening to Bedtime Astronomy — your guide to the cosmos. New episodes on space exploration, NASA missions & the latest astronomy breakthroughs.This episode includes AI-generated content.
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