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Project scientists displayed an extraordinary set of ultra-high-definition images and videos for the first time — showcasing both the exploratory and precision capabilities of the recently constructed ...

Learn about the largest batch of asteroid discoveries from the last year, which scientists say “is just the tip of the ...

A large asteroid is spinning so fast that it should break apart, according to new data from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory. Within the huge population of asteroids observed by the observatory, ...

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

The Rubin Observatory has again shown its capabilities, discovering 11,000 new celestial bodies. Astronomers expect further ...

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 ...

Thirty years ago, astronomer Tony Tyson had the vision to suggest this intriguing path, and the persistence to build ...

2025 was a big year for astronomy, marked by major technological milestones and rare celestial events. We got our first look at images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, which will forever change how ...

This artist’s illustration depicts 2025 MN 45 — the fastest-rotating asteroid with a diameter over 500 meters that scientists have ever found. The asteroid is shown surrounded by many other asteroids, ...

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