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space-exploration3 hours ago•63 min saved

Rubin Observatory's cosmic census faces a satellite-streak crisis

Space.com reports that the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, with its massive camera and LSST survey, could transform astronomy, but the rapid growth of satellite megaconstellations (led by Starlink) threatens to create bright streaks that contaminate data and complicate moving-object detections, potentially affecting a sizable share of exposures. Scientists are pushing for collaboration with operators to dim satellites, share streak maps, and develop analysis methods to separate satellites from real signals, underscoring the urgency as mega-constellations expand.

via Space|

#astronomical-interference #lsst #rubin-observatory

space4 days ago•2 min saved

Rubin Observatory opens with 800,000 alerts on debut night

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s automated alert system went live and issued roughly 800,000 notices on its first night, flagging asteroids, supernovas and other transient events by comparing about 1,000 new images to a reference; alerts can be filtered by type, brightness, or frequency to manage volume, with millions per night expected as the system scales.

via The Verge|

#alerts #astronomy #lsst

space6 days ago•67 min saved

Rubin Observatory logs 800k sky changes in a single night

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s new alert system detected about 800,000 changes in the night sky in one night, underscoring the massive data flow of the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST), which is expected to generate up to 7 million alerts per night and around 10 terabytes of data nightly as it sweeps the southern sky; these alerts will enable rapid follow-up for events like supernovae, asteroids, and interstellar objects and are publicly accessible through the ANTARES broker.

via Live Science|

#alerts #astronomy #lsst

science7 days ago•11 min saved

Cosmic census begins: Rubin Observatory to map 20 billion galaxies over a decade

Over the next decade, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory will image the southern sky in unprecedented detail, cataloging about 6 million asteroids, 17 billion stars, and 20 billion galaxies. With roughly 10 terabytes of data per night, the Legacy Survey of Space and Time aims to uncover the nature of dark matter and dark energy, while a network of community brokers processes detections in near real time and the public can participate as citizen scientists via online tools and data releases.

via The Conversation|

#astronomy #dark-energy #lsst

astronomy1 month ago•19 min saved

Old Glass, New Skies: Mapping a Century of Cosmic Change

The article explains how astronomy blends modern time-domain surveys with century-old glass plates to trace cosmic changes over long timescales. By digitizing archives like Harvard’s DASCH and comparing them with new data from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, researchers build a century-long view of variability—from supernovae and active galactic nuclei to variable stars—creating a “movie” of the sky while tackling challenges in data calibration and plate preservation.

via Quanta Magazine|

#astronomy #photographic-plates #rubin-observatory

science1 month ago•4 min saved

Vera Rubin Observatory Detects Fastest-Spinning, Record-Breaking Asteroid

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has discovered asteroids in the Main Belt spinning faster than the previously believed limit, suggesting they are much stronger and more cohesive than thought, which could reshape our understanding of asteroid structures and the history of the Solar System.

via ScienceAlert|

#asteroids #main-belt #rotation

space4 months ago•2 min saved

Vera Rubin Observatory: Revolutionizing Astronomy and Earth-Based Telescopes in 2025

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has started a decade-long sky survey using its advanced telescope and the world's largest digital camera, capturing rapid star scans and aiming to study cosmic phenomena like dark matter and near-Earth objects.

via Space|

#dark-matter #lsst-camera #rubin-observatory

science4 months ago•5 min saved

NASA's Webb and Rubin Observatory Collaborate to Map the Universe

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope and the Rubin Observatory are collaborating to provide comprehensive insights into the universe, with Rubin conducting wide-field sky surveys from Chile and JWST performing detailed infrared observations from space, together enhancing our understanding of cosmic phenomena.

via Rude Baguette|

#astronomy #cosmic-mapping #james-webb-space-telescope

science7 months ago•2 min saved

Scientists Detect Interstellar Object with Potentially Hostile Alien Tech Approaching Earth

A newly discovered interstellar comet, 3I/ATLAS, was first observed by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory during its commissioning phase, making it the earliest high-precision image of such an object. The comet, which is over 2 billion years old and faster than previous interstellar visitors, was confirmed by multiple telescopes and is notable for its hyperbolic velocity and ancient origin. Rubin's observations are crucial for studying this rare cosmic visitor before it moves out of view in August.

via Gizmodo|

#3iatlas #astronomy #comet

science7 months ago•3 min saved

Rubin Observatory's First Year to Revolutionize Cosmic Observation

The Rubin Observatory, set to operate for ten years, will revolutionize space observation by collecting more data than all previous telescopes combined, discovering millions of asteroids, and providing detailed insights into dark matter and dark energy, with innovative tools for public engagement.

via Jalopnik|

#astronomy #dark-matter #lsst

science7 months ago•9 min saved

Revolutionary Advances in Astronomy: From Mega Cameras to Cosmic Movies

Tony Tyson, a pioneering cosmologist, unveils the Rubin Observatory's 3.2-billion-pixel camera, the largest digital camera ever built, which will revolutionize the study of dark matter and dark energy by capturing detailed images of billions of galaxies over the next decade, helping to unravel the universe's dark components and its expansion history.

via Quanta Magazine|

#ccd-cameras #cosmology #dark-energy

science8 months ago•6 min saved

Vera C. Rubin Observatory Unveils Groundbreaking Cosmic Images

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has demonstrated its groundbreaking capabilities in asteroid detection by discovering over 2,000 new asteroids in its initial test, including seven near-Earth objects, highlighting its potential to revolutionize planetary defense efforts. Despite its success, NASA has remained silent on these achievements, possibly due to internal budget and political issues, raising concerns about the future of planetary defense initiatives.

via Gizmodo|

#asteroid-detection #lsst #nasa

science8 months ago•2 min saved

Rubin Observatory's First Stunning Cosmic Images Reveal a Universe of Billions of Celestial Bodies

The Vera Rubin Observatory in Chile has taken its first images of the night sky, capturing stunning views of galaxies, nebulas, and stars, and marking a significant step in studying dark matter and faint celestial objects with its advanced 8.4-meter telescope and 3200-megapixel camera.

via Space|

#astronomy #chile #dark-matter

science8 months ago•4 min saved

Rubin Observatory's First Images and Discoveries Highlight New Era in Astronomy

The first images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile have been released, showcasing its potential to revolutionize astronomy, but concerns loom over significant budget cuts to the NSF, which funds the project, potentially impacting its operations and future surveys.

via SpaceNews|

#astronomy #budget-cuts #nasa

science8 months ago•5 min saved

Rubin Observatory and Largest Camera Capture Stunning New Views of the Universe

The Rubin Observatory has discovered over 2,000 new asteroids in just a few days, with the potential to find millions more, significantly advancing asteroid tracking and planetary defense capabilities through its high-resolution, rapid imaging of the night sky.

via Space|

#asteroids #astronomy #planetary-defense