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Will the Vera Rubin Observatory confirm a new asteroid with a record rotation period by November 30, 2026?
Considers astronomical announcements and confirmations of super-rotating asteroids between October 20 and November 30. 85 opinions, 75% No
- Yes — 25%
- No — 75%
Deadline: November 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM UTC · 85 opinions
Resolution rules
Considers astronomical announcements and confirmations of super-rotating asteroids between October 20 and November 30.
Source: www.sciencenews.org
Frequently asked questions about this event
How is this event resolved?
Janela de apuração: de 20/10/2026 (00:00, horário de Brasília) até 30/11/2026 (23:59). Fatos, anúncios ou eventos anteriores ao início da janela não contam. Resolve como 'Sim' se a equipe do Observatório Vera C. Rubin ou o Minor Planet Center (IAU) confirmar oficialmente a detecção de um asteroide superando recordes de rotação rápida até 30/11/2026, conforme comunicado da NOIRLab ou circular da IAU. Caso contrário, resolve como 'Não'.
How are points scored?
Points depend on the share of votes your side had when you gave your opinion. Being right earns 100 minus that share. Being wrong costs that share.
Right now No has 75% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 25 points, a wrong one costs about 75.