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Vera Rubin Observatory spots the largest ultra-fast spinning asteroid yet
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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.
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Modified lentil protein mimics fat in non-fat yogurt
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