“Beyond Pluto: Astronomers Spot Possible New Dwarf Planet 2026 ED138” — what this page in the network covers. Astronomers have identified a potential new dwarf planet, designated 2026 ED138, lurking in the distant reaches of our solar system beyond Pluto. Initial observations suggest this trans-Neptunian object could measure up to 1,500 kilometers in diameter, which would place it among the larger known dwa Initial observations suggest this trans-Neptunian object could measure up to 1,500 kilometers in diameter, which would place it among the larger known dwarf planets.
The discovery adds to a growing catalog of icy bodies in the Kuiper Belt, a region that holds clues to the solar system's formation. Researchers are now working to refine its orbit and physical characteristics to determine if 2026 ED138 officially meets the International Astronomical Union's criteria for dwarf planet status. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.