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A decade-long sky movie: Rubin Observatory to map a dynamic universe
space11 days ago

A decade-long sky movie: Rubin Observatory to map a dynamic universe

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) has begun, capturing thousands of 30-second exposures every night for 10 years to create a digital color movie of the southern sky, with real-time alerts on unusual changes and public data access. The project aims to illuminate dark matter and dark energy, map stellar histories and asteroids, and possibly uncover unexpected phenomena that could revolutionize astronomy, while facing challenges from ultra-bright satellites and other technical hurdles.

via Live Science|
#cosmology#dark-energy#dark-matter
Rubin Observatory kicks off a decade-long cosmic survey
science11 days ago

Rubin Observatory kicks off a decade-long cosmic survey

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile has begun the decade‑long Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST), using the world’s largest digital camera to capture nightly, color‑rich images of the southern sky and stitch them into a living map of celestial evolution. The project aims to inventory the solar system and Milky Way, investigate dark matter and dark energy, and enable billions of objects with trillions of measurements to be released publicly, generating about 7 million alerts per night for notable events such as asteroids and supernovae. Preliminary imagery began in 2025, and the survey will repeatedly re-image the same sky patches to track changes over time.

via CNN|
#astronomy#astrophysics#dark-matter
Rubin Observatory launches decade-long cosmic survey
science-space13 days ago

Rubin Observatory launches decade-long cosmic survey

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile has officially begun the decade-long Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST), snapping color-rich images of the southern sky every night (and roughly every 40 seconds with its 6,600‑pound camera) to create a living map of objects—from asteroids to distant galaxies—and to probe dark matter and dark energy. The project will generate about seven million alerts each night and, after data processing, release billions of objects for scientists and the public, with thousands of new asteroids already spotted during testing and NSF/DOE funding backing the effort.

via CNN|
#astronomical-alerts#dark-matter#legacy-survey-of-space-and-time
Massive asteroid defies spin limits with a 1.9-minute rotation
astronomy3 months ago

Massive asteroid defies spin limits with a 1.9-minute rotation

Astronomers using the Vera C. Rubin Observatory observed a 710-meter asteroid, 2025 MN45, completing a rotation in 1.9 minutes—far faster than the ~2.2-hour limit for an object of its size—hinting at a solid rock or metal composition and prompting a rethink of asteroid rotational physics, based on data published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#2025mn45#asteroid#astronomy
Astronomers Detect Signs of a Hidden Ninth Planet in the Outer Solar System
science10 months ago

Astronomers Detect Signs of a Hidden Ninth Planet in the Outer Solar System

Astronomers have identified a potential candidate for Planet Nine beyond Neptune using archival satellite data, sparking excitement and skepticism. The discovery's confirmation depends on future observations, particularly from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, which could either verify or refute the existence of this elusive planet, potentially reshaping our understanding of the solar system.

via Rude Baguette|
#astronomy#kuiper-belt#planet-nine
Astronomers Detect Potential Ninth Planet Beyond Neptune
science10 months ago

Astronomers Detect Potential Ninth Planet Beyond Neptune

Astronomers have identified a promising candidate for the elusive Planet Nine using archival satellite data, sparking excitement and skepticism. While some believe this could be the long-sought planet beyond Neptune, others, like Mike Brown, question its orbit alignment. The upcoming Vera C. Rubin Observatory is expected to provide definitive evidence to confirm or refute its existence.

via Rude Baguette|
#astronomy#kuiper-belt#planet-nine
Vera Rubin Observatory Unveils First Stunning Space Images
science11 months ago

Vera Rubin Observatory Unveils First Stunning Space Images

The article discusses the advancements in astronomical observation with the launch of new telescopes, including the James Webb Space Telescope and the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, highlighting their capabilities to capture unprecedented images of the universe, discover new celestial objects, and deepen our understanding of cosmic phenomena, all while connecting these discoveries to a spiritual perspective on mankind's potential and divine creation.

via thetrumpet.com|
#cosmos#science#space-exploration