Vera C. Rubin Observatory
astronomical observatory under construction in Chile
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science Apr 7, 2026, 3:39 PM
Rubin Observatory discovers over 11,000 asteroids including new Near-Earth Objects - Astronomers from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory have detected over 11,000 new asteroids as part of a record submission.
- This includes 33 previously unknown Near-Earth Objects that approach the Sun within a certain distance.
- The observatory's groundbreaking findings signal the start of a new era in asteroid discovery and monitoring.
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science Dec 29, 2025, 12:00 PM
Volunteers needed to help find stars torn apart by black holes - Astronomers are enlisting volunteers to identify stars being torn apart by black holes, particularly through tidal disruption events.
- The Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST), taking place over 10 years at the Vera C Rubin Observatory in Chile, will provide unprecedented astronomical data.
- The project seeks to engage non-experts with machine learning skills to analyze the vast datasets, potentially revolutionizing our understanding of black holes.
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