Stargazing ATLAS observations of the DART spacecraft impact at Didymos

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The ATLAS project, an asteroid impact early warning system funded by NASA, successfully documented the DART spacecraft's impact on the binary asteroid system Didymos. They shared a sped-up timelapse showcasing a significant plume generated by the collision. Observations highlight the event's importance for understanding asteroid impacts. There is curiosity regarding the seismic readings recorded following the impact. The discussion emphasizes the role of ATLAS in monitoring and analyzing such celestial events.
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Earth based telescope view of the impact
Astronomers with the ATLAS project also chronicled the event. Short for Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System, ATLAS is an asteroid impact early warning system based in Hawaii and funded by NASA. “ATLAS observations of the DART spacecraft at Didymos” exclaimed ATLAS in a tweet. A sped-up timelapse shows a large plume produced by the impact and moving in the direction of the binary asteroid system.

 
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And next question on my mind is —

What seismic reading did you get after the collision?
 
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