Tag: 2025 MN45
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Rubin Observatory Unveils Record-Breaking Fast-Spinning Asteroid in First 7 Nights
New Discoveries in the First Nights of Observation In a remarkable early milestone for the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, scientists have identified a record-breaking asteroid within its first seven nights of data collection. The object, designated 2025 MN45, has astonished researchers with a spin rate that eclipses other asteroids of its size, suggesting new complexities…
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Record-Breaking Asteroid 2025 MN45: Rubin Observatory’s First 7 Nights Reveal Fastest Spinning Rock
Introduction: A Historic Start for the Rubin Observatory The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has quickly made headlines with a startling discovery from its early observing window. In just the first seven nights of operation, researchers identified an enormous asteroid, designated 2025 MN45, that appears to spin faster than any object of its size previously observed.…
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Rubin Observatory Unveils Record-Breaking Asteroid 2025 MN45
Groundbreaking Findings in the First Nights of Observation The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has announced a striking discovery from its initial image data: the fastest-spinning asteroid in its size class to date. Named 2025 MN45, this space rock is exceptional not only for its rapid rotation but also for its sheer size, challenging researchers’ expectations…