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Rubin Observatory spots possible new dwarf planet beyond Neptune

The Vera Rubin Observatory has discovered a mysterious object beyond Neptune's orbit that astronomers suspect is a dwarf planet. If confirmed, it would become the sixth known dwarf planet in our solar system, joining a small club that includes Pluto. The find highlights the new observatory's power to uncover distant, faint bodies in the outer solar system.

Rubin Observatory spots possible new dwarf planet beyond Neptune

This summary is based on reporting by Space.com.

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