VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-27
“Once we really know its size, then we can make a much more clear statement about whether this is a dwarf planet or not,”
Matthew Holman · said 2026-10-27 · reported 2026-10-27
Holman said additional telescope imaging is needed to confirm the size and determine whether the object is truly a dwarf planet.
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