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science1 month ago•4 min saved

Rubin Observatory Unveils 11,000 Asteroids in Early Look, Heralding a Solar-System Census

In an early data release from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, scientists identified 11,097 new asteroids (along with 33 near-Earth objects and about 380 trans-Neptunian objects), with results confirmed by the MPC. The findings demonstrate Rubin's unprecedented survey power and foreshadow a dramatic expansion of the Solar System inventory during the ten-year LSST era, with data openly available for ongoing research.

via Universe Today|

#asteroids #lsst #near-earth-objects

space-exploration2 months ago•63 min saved

Rubin Observatory's cosmic census faces a satellite-streak crisis

Space.com reports that the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, with its massive camera and LSST survey, could transform astronomy, but the rapid growth of satellite megaconstellations (led by Starlink) threatens to create bright streaks that contaminate data and complicate moving-object detections, potentially affecting a sizable share of exposures. Scientists are pushing for collaboration with operators to dim satellites, share streak maps, and develop analysis methods to separate satellites from real signals, underscoring the urgency as mega-constellations expand.

via Space|

#astronomical-interference #lsst #rubin-observatory

space2 months ago•2 min saved

Rubin Observatory opens with 800,000 alerts on debut night

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s automated alert system went live and issued roughly 800,000 notices on its first night, flagging asteroids, supernovas and other transient events by comparing about 1,000 new images to a reference; alerts can be filtered by type, brightness, or frequency to manage volume, with millions per night expected as the system scales.

via The Verge|

#alerts #astronomy #lsst

space2 months ago•67 min saved

Rubin Observatory logs 800k sky changes in a single night

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s new alert system detected about 800,000 changes in the night sky in one night, underscoring the massive data flow of the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST), which is expected to generate up to 7 million alerts per night and around 10 terabytes of data nightly as it sweeps the southern sky; these alerts will enable rapid follow-up for events like supernovae, asteroids, and interstellar objects and are publicly accessible through the ANTARES broker.

via Live Science|

#alerts #astronomy #lsst

space-and-spaceflight2 months ago•16 min saved

Rubin Observatory Unleashes Real-Time Sky Alerts, 800,000 Notifications Overnight

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory kicked off its real‑time alert system, dispatching 800,000 sky-change notifications to researchers worldwide in its first run. The alerts flagged events like supernovae, asteroids, variable stars, and active galactic nuclei, and are powered by the Alert Production Pipeline designed to scale up to about 7 million alerts per night, enabling rapid follow‑up observations as the Legacy Survey of Space and Time proceeds.

via Gizmodo|

#alert-production-pipeline #astronomy-data-processing #lsst

science2 months ago•11 min saved

Cosmic census begins: Rubin Observatory to map 20 billion galaxies over a decade

Over the next decade, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory will image the southern sky in unprecedented detail, cataloging about 6 million asteroids, 17 billion stars, and 20 billion galaxies. With roughly 10 terabytes of data per night, the Legacy Survey of Space and Time aims to uncover the nature of dark matter and dark energy, while a network of community brokers processes detections in near real time and the public can participate as citizen scientists via online tools and data releases.

via The Conversation|

#astronomy #dark-energy #lsst

science10 months ago•3 min saved

Rubin Observatory's First Year to Revolutionize Cosmic Observation

The Rubin Observatory, set to operate for ten years, will revolutionize space observation by collecting more data than all previous telescopes combined, discovering millions of asteroids, and providing detailed insights into dark matter and dark energy, with innovative tools for public engagement.

via Jalopnik|

#astronomy #dark-matter #lsst

science11 months ago•6 min saved

Vera C. Rubin Observatory Unveils Groundbreaking Cosmic Images

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has demonstrated its groundbreaking capabilities in asteroid detection by discovering over 2,000 new asteroids in its initial test, including seven near-Earth objects, highlighting its potential to revolutionize planetary defense efforts. Despite its success, NASA has remained silent on these achievements, possibly due to internal budget and political issues, raising concerns about the future of planetary defense initiatives.

via Gizmodo|

#asteroid-detection #lsst #nasa

science11 months ago•2 min saved

Vera Rubin Observatory to Reveal First Space Images Live

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory will unveil its first images in a live broadcast on June 23, showcasing its powerful 3,200-megapixel camera and marking a major milestone in its mission to explore the universe, study dark matter, and capture dynamic cosmic events over the next decade.

via Space|

#dark-matter #first-images #lsst

science-and-technology1 year ago•4 min saved

Meteoroid Trails Offer Early Warning for Hazardous Comets

Astronomers have developed a new technique to detect potentially hazardous long-period comets (LPCs) years in advance by analyzing meteoroid trails left by these comets. This method, which tracks the paths of meteoroid streams, could provide critical lead time for planetary defense by identifying dangerous comets while they are still far from Earth. The Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) at the Vera Rubin Observatory will enhance this technique by capturing detailed images of meteoroid trails, improving the ability to track LPCs and offering years of advance notice for potential threats.

via The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel|

#astronomy #comets #lsst

astronomy2 years ago•3 min saved

"Unveiling the World's Largest Digital Camera for Dark Universe Exploration"

The world's largest digital camera for astronomy, with 3,200 megapixels, has been completed at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory for the upcoming Vera Rubin Observatory in Chile. Weighing 3 metric tons and featuring a 5-foot front lens, the camera will be used for the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) to capture detailed images of the southern sky and transient objects like supernovae. It is set to begin its survey in 2025 and will help uncover information about dark matter and other key topics in astronomy.

via Digital Trends|

#astronomy #digital-camera #lsst

astronomy2 years ago•4 min saved

"The Hunt for the Solar System's Missing Planet"

A recent study in The Astronomical Journal aims to narrow down the potential location of the elusive Planet Nine, a hypothetical planet in the outer solar system. Using data from Pan-STARRS, researchers eliminated 78% of possible locations calculated from past studies and provided new estimates for its approximate size. While the study did not find Planet Nine, it significantly narrowed the search area, with follow-up studies planned using the LSST at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile. Discovering Planet Nine would provide valuable insights into the solar system's formation and evolution.

via ScienceAlert|

#astronomy #dr-mike-brown #lsst

astronomy2 years ago•4 min saved

"Unveiling the Elusive Location of Planet 9"

A recent study in The Astronomical Journal aimed to narrow down the potential location of the elusive Planet Nine, a hypothetical planet in the outer solar system. Using data from Pan-STARRS, researchers eliminated 78% of possible locations and provided new estimates for its size. While Planet Nine remains undiscovered, the study significantly narrowed the search area, with follow-up studies planned using the LSST. Finding Planet Nine would provide valuable insights into our solar system and its formation, and could potentially explain various unexplainable phenomena in the outer solar system.

via Universe Today|

#astronomy #dr-mike-brown #lsst

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Chile's State-of-the-Art Telescope Promises Unprecedented Universe View"

The Vera C Rubin Observatory, equipped with a state-of-the-art 3,200-megapixel camera, is set to revolutionize astronomy by capturing an unprecedented amount of data in a 10-year survey called the LSST. Located in the Chilean desert, the $1.9bn project aims to address uncertainties about dark matter and dark energy, making Chile the leading destination for astronomical observation by 2025. The telescope will constantly shift and observe changes in the sky, detecting 10m events every night, and is expected to challenge fundamental theories in physics while generating a staggering 60 petabytes of data over 10 years.

via The Guardian|

#astronomy #chile #dark-matter

astronomy2 years ago•7 min saved

Unveiling the Mysteries of Dark Energy: Insights from a New Observatory

Astrophysicists are using Type 1a supernovas to study dark energy and the universe's expansion. The Dark Energy Survey collaboration has detected 1,500 of these supernovas using machine learning algorithms, and the upcoming Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) at the Rubin Observatory is expected to discover a million more. This data will help researchers understand the nature of dark energy and its impact on the universe's expansion, potentially revealing new insights into the cosmos.

via Space.com|

#astronomy #dark-energy #lsst