Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s First Images Released
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile released its first images on June 23, 2025, showcasing its 3,200-megapixel camera’s capabilities. The images include the Trifid…
Read more →Post for: #Asteroid Detection (3 Posts)
Asteroid detection examines how scientists locate, track, and analyze near-Earth objects using ground-based telescopes and radar systems. This section discusses detection software, orbit prediction algorithms, and planetary defense programs that assess potential impact risks. It also highlights recent discoveries and ongoing international monitoring efforts.
NEO Surveyor: Infrared Imaging for Better Asteroid Detection
NEO Surveyor is NASA’s upcoming infrared telescope, set to launch in the late 2020s, designed to enhance asteroid detection using heat-based imaging. Unlike Earth-based optical…
Read more →Asteroid 2024 YR4 No Longer a Significant Impact Risk
Good news for Earth! The European Space Agency (ESA) has confirmed that Asteroid 2024 YR4, initially flagged as a potential impact risk, no longer poses…
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