Tag: Vera C. Rubin Observatory
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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…
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Stellar Stream Unveiled: A 163,000-Light-Year Trail in Messier 61 Breaks New Ground for Galaxy Mapping
Massive Stellar Stream Found in Messier 61 In a landmark discovery that highlights the Rubin Observatory’s power to chart unseen aspects of the universe, astronomers have identified a stellar stream stretching about 163,000 light-years within the galaxy Messier 61. The finding, announced after months of careful observation and data analysis, adds a dramatic new piece…
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Planet Y: The Hidden Planet Question Marking a New Era for Our Solar System
Unraveling a Solar System Puzzle Scientists are sounding the alarm that the outer solar system may host a mysterious, yet-unseen world. Dubbed Planet Y, this hypothetical planet would lie far beyond the Kuiper Belt’s known ice-rich bodies, influencing the orbital tilts of distant objects in a way that conventional models struggle to explain. While direct…