Rubin Observatory
Coverage of Rubin Observatory in the Nexus archive.
- Rubin Tracks Skyscraper-Size Asteroids and Failed Supernovas
The Rubin Observatory is tracking skyscraper-sized asteroids, failed supernovas, and interstellar visitors. The article highlights these discoveries and their implications for astronomy.
- Astronomers find interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS hiding in images taken before its official discovery
Astronomers have discovered images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS taken before its official discovery, with the Rubin Observatory capturing images between June 21 and July 2, 2025. The comet was also seen by the Rubin Observatory on July 3, 2025. This finding provides new insights into the comet's trajectory and composition.
- 'Cannibal stars,' AI and the Rubin Observatory could shed light on the mystery of dark energy. Here's how
The mystery of dark energy may be shed light on by 'cannibal stars,' AI and the Rubin Observatory. This phenomenon involves a white dwarf star feeding on a stellar companion prior to a Type 1a supernova. The study of these events could provide insights into dark energy.
- The powerful new Rubin Observatory just found 11,000 new asteroids and measured 'tens of thousands more'
The Rubin Observatory has discovered 11,000 new asteroids and measured tens of thousands more, significantly expanding the known asteroid population in the inner solar system. This breakthrough highlights the observatory's advanced capabilities in astronomical research.