An object that could join the list of dwarf planets in the solar system has been discovered by scientists, reports Reuters. Researchers said the diameter of this icy object, known as 2026 ED138, is estimated to be between 600 and 1,500 km. It orbits the Sun at about 46 times the distance from Earth, i.e. farther than Pluto's orbit. More observations are needed to confirm that the object is a dwarf planet. If initial guesses are confirmed, then 2026 ED138 will become one of the largest dwarf planets. Telegram | Max | Read exclusively.

An object that could join the list of dwarf planets in the solar system has been discovered by scientists, reports Reuters. Researchers said the diameter of this icy object, known as 2026 ED138, is estimated to be between 600 and 1,500 km. It orbits the Sun at about 46 times the distance from Earth, i.e. farther than Pluto's orbit. More observations are needed to confirm that the object is a dwarf planet. If initial guesses are confirmed, then 2026 ED138 will become one of the largest dwarf planets. Telegram | Max | Read exclusively.