Rubin Observatory Team Discovers 11,000 New Asteroids, with Help From University of Washington Software

Rubin Observatory Spots Over 11,000 Asteroids in Record Haul

Astronomers just can’t catch a break from Rubin.

BEST OF THE WEB: Early data from Vera C. Rubin Observatory reveals over 11,000 new asteroids

Using preliminary data from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, scientists have discovered over 11,000 new asteroids. The data were confirmed by the International Astronomical Union's Minor Planet Center (MPC), making this the largest single batch of asteroid discoveries submitted in the past year. The discoveries were made using data from Rubin's early optimization surveys and offer a powerful preview of the observatory's transformative impact on so…

Over 11,000 New Asteroids, Including 33 Near-Earth Objects, Spotted By Rubin Observatory In Just A Few Weeks

Rubin’s largest batch of asteroid detection yet is just a tiny drop of what it will accomplish.

Rubin Observatory team discovers 11,000 new asteroids, with help from University of Washington software

Advanced algorithms speed up the search for small solar system objects, and astronomers say there's much more to come.

Vera C. Rubin Observatory Discovers Over 11,000 New Asteroids

Astronomers using the Vera C. Rubin Observatory have discovered over 11,000 new asteroids, including hundreds of trans-Neptunian objects and 33 previously unknown near-Earth asteroids. The post Vera C. Rubin Observatory Discovers Over 11,000 New Asteroids appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.