Vera Rubin Observatory spots the largest ultra-fast spinning asteroid yet

InsectNews.com brief · 2h ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

The speed of an asteroid's spin can tell astronomers a surprising amount about what it is made of. However, existing approaches to measuring spin based on telescope observations can often produce misleading estimates.

The speed of an asteroid's spin can tell astronomers a surprising amount about what it is made of. However, existing approaches to measuring spin based on telescope observations can often produce misleading estimates. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking insect. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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