Vera C. Rubin Observatory discovers enormous, record-breaking asteroid in first 7 nights of observations

Vera C. Rubin Observatory discovers enormous, record-breaking asteroid in first 7 nights of observations

An artist’s illustration of the enormous, fast-spinning asteroid 2025 MN45, found in the very first information from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory. (Image credit: NSF– DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory/NOIRLab/SLAC/…

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First Vera Rubin Observatory image reveals hidden structure as long as the Milky Way trailing behind a nearby galaxy โ€” Space photo of the week

First Vera Rubin Observatory image reveals hidden structure as long as the Milky Way trailing behind a nearby galaxy โ€” Space photo of the week

In its debut image, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory has revealed a vast stellar stream coming from the nearby galaxy M61. (Image credit: Romanowsky et al. 2025, RNAAS) QUICK FACTS…

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