Observatory

• Scientists using the Rubin Observatory identified over 11,000 new asteroids in our solar system. • Discoveries include hundreds of distant objects beyond Neptune, expanding knowledge of outer solar system. • This US-based telescope project enhances planetary defense and solar system mapping efforts.

• Preliminary data from the Simonyi Survey Telescope at NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory revealed over 11,000 new asteroids, including hundreds beyond Neptune and 33 near-Earth objects. • University of Washington scientists contributed to the ultrafast alerting system detecting up to seven million cosmic changes nightly. • Findings enhance solar system mapping and planetary defense efforts.

• Back-to-back subtropical Kona storms in March 2026 triggered destructive flash flooding across several Hawaiian Islands, including Oʻahu. • NASA Earth Observatory published images and analysis of the flooding event on March 25, 2026, highlighting the cyclones' impact. • These storms underscore intensifying weather patterns linked to climate variability in the Pacific region.