New Dwarf Planet Claim Sparks Debate Over Scientific Priorities
Scientists say the object beyond Pluto could be one of the largest dwarf planets, prompting questions about where research funds go.
Object 2026 ED138 was spotted beyond Pluto using observations from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.
Scientists say it could be among the largest dwarf planets ever found.
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is involved in the observations, a reminder that elite research institutions continue to pursue distant discoveries.
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Scientists discover potentially massive dwarf planet candidate hiding beyond Pluto
Object 2026 ED138 was spotted beyond Pluto using observations from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, and scientists say it could be among the largest dwarf planets ever found.
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- Object 2026 ED138 was spotted beyond Pluto using observations from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.
- Scientists say it could be among the largest dwarf planets ever found.
- The Vera C. Rubin Observatory was used to observe the object.
- The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is involved in the observations.
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