New Object Beyond Pluto Could Be a Dwarf Planet
The discovery was announced on October 27, but its classification is not confirmed.
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Explain what is known about 2026 ED138’s location and what scientists still need to check.
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It is currently farther from the Sun than Pluto. Scientists need more observations to determine its size and whether it is a dwarf planet.
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