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Queen's Astronomers to Unveil Millions of Cosmic Objects

6/5/2025

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Astronomers from Queen's University Belfast are set to embark on an exciting journey with the NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, equipped with the largest digital camera on the planet. Over the next decade, they aim to uncover millions of new solar system objects, deepening our knowledge of asteroids and comets while bolstering our defenses against potential cosmic threats.

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Astronomers from Queen's University Belfast are set to embark on an exciting journey with the NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, equipped with the largest digital camera on the planet. Over the next decade, they aim to uncover millions of new solar system objects, deepening our knowledge of asteroids and comets while bolstering our defenses against potential cosmic threats.