Rubin Observatory Discovers Over 11,000 Asteroids Within Weeks of Imaging

A still from an animation that shows the inner solar system populated with known asteroids.

A still from an animation that shows the inner solar system populated with known asteroids. The Vera Rubin Observatory has discovered over 11,000 new asteroids within weeks of early observations. The findings highlight its ability to rapidly map the solar system and improve tracking of near-Earth objects for planetary defence.