Possible New Dwarf Planet Spotted Beyond Pluto on a Roughly 280-Year Orbit

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Astronomers have identified a mysterious object orbiting the Sun far beyond Pluto, which could be a previously unknown dwarf planet. The body is estimated to take roughly 280 years to complete one orbit. Its classification remains tentative, as it is a candidate rather than a confirmed discovery. Researchers continue to study the object to determine its size, path, and composition. The find adds to ongoing efforts to map the distant outer reaches of the Solar System.

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