The Vera Rubin Observatory in Chile has released its first stunning images, revealing millions of stars and thousands of asteroids, promising to reshape our understanding of the universe.
In a groundbreaking achievement, the NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory discovered over 2,100 asteroids within its first ten hours of operation, aiming to map the Southern sky and unlock the mysteries of dark matter and energy.
NASA's DART mission successfully altered an asteroid's trajectory, but new research reveals unexpected behavior of debris, raising questions about future asteroid-deflection efforts.
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile has begun showcasing its first cosmic images, enabling astronomers to explore solar system formation and detect asteroids. With its world’s largest digital camera, the observatory aims to transform data collection in astronomy.
A groundbreaking discovery on asteroid Ryugu has revealed the presence of djerfisherite, challenging our understanding of its formation and the early solar system. This unexpected find opens new questions about primitive asteroids and their complexities.
The Rubin Observatory has made a groundbreaking discovery, identifying 2,104 new asteroids in our solar system, including near-Earth objects. This could change our understanding of space forever!
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, the world's newest telescope, is ready to revolutionize our understanding of the universe. Set at the edge of the Atacama Desert, it will unveil millions of galaxies and asteroids previously hidden from view.
Asteroid 2024 YR4, once thought to threaten Earth, may collide with the moon instead. NASA's calculations suggest a 4% chance of impact in seven years, offering a unique opportunity for planetary defense research!
Discover the wild and ambitious plans to terraform Mars using asteroids and explore groundbreaking discoveries in the search for extraterrestrial life. Plus, learn how to catch the Lyrids meteor shower and more!
NASA's Lucy spacecraft has taken its first high-resolution images of the oddly shaped asteroid Donaldjohanson, shedding light on the solar system's formation. This peculiar 150-million-year-old space rock could reveal secrets of planet creation!
