Rubin Observatory to Detect Millions of New Solar System Objects in Vivid Detail, Simulations Suggest
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At the top of Cerro Pachón, in the region of Coquimbo, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, a new astronomy giant, is about to turn his gaze on the cosmos. It is not just another telescope, but an instrument that promises to transform our understanding of the universe, allowing us to observe previously unknown phenomena with unprecedented precision.From its privileged location in Chile, this observatory will not only record the movements of stars and …
Rubin Observatory to detect millions of new solar system objects in vivid detail, simulations suggest
A group of astronomers from across the globe, including a team from the University of Washington and led by Queen's University Belfast, have revealed new research showing that millions of new solar system objects will be detected by a brand-new facility, which is expected to come online later in 2025.
Millions of new solar system objects to be found and 'filmed in technicolor' -- studies predict
Astronomers have revealed new research showing that millions of new solar system objects are likely to be detected by a brand-new facility, which is expected to come online later this year.
Petr Kubánek, a 47-year-old software engineer, is working on the largest ground-based survey telescope at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile, which will capture the entire sky better than its predecessors due to its size. The first images are expected to be released this month.
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