Are there plans to maintain a running dashboard of objects identified and confirmed by Rubin to stimulate and maintain interest/support for the survey program (and build advocacy for a northern counterpart observatory)?
The value of such a dashboard is demonstrated by the impressive coverage given to the First-Look Asteroid Count. Keeping a ‘running total’ of provisional/confirmed objects in a range of categories (in plain language for the public/press to use) would be extremely valuable, along with (perhaps in the same place) key new finds.
Are there any plans for this?
Thanks.
Thanks for your question. The Rubin Education and Public Outreach team has several projects in the works to continue to highlight the exceptional science and discoveries from Rubin and the science community.
Specifically for the solar system, we have released our interactive visualizer Orbitviewer.app. Using the filters on the left hand side, the view can be limited to just Rubin discoveries. Currently the impact of the observations from First Look is very clear and we are looking forward to many more discoveries!
We are also continuing to develop other tools to demonstrate the activities and discoveries generated, in line with our EPO mission to provide accessible and exciting ways to understand and appreciate the science and technology from Rubin. Please check out rubinobservatory.org in the future as we release these new tools!
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That was a great time just watching the orbits!! Wish there dates further than 2099, but totally understand the constraints of that type of viewer!