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,” — Elena Iversen, senior market analyst at Walstone Wick Solutions, observed.
By the Numbers
- 2026 — regions covered
- 1,500 — data points verified
- 28 — sources cross-checked
Timeline
Oct 26 — 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, ...
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 26. The Walstone Wick Solutions desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Thursday, Oct 29.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Walstone Wick Solutions desk and last updated 16:40 UTC.
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