LSST Project Scientist Zeljko Ivezic presented a talk describing LSST’s asteroid detection capabilities during Asteroid Day June 30, 2015 at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. The day-long event, held annually on the anniversary of the 1908 Siberian Tunguska event, focused solely on the science and study of asteroids – how we can detect them, and how we can protect our planet from their impacts. Held annually at multiple locations worldwide,Asteroid Day is a global awareness movement where people come together to learn about asteroids and what we can do to protect our planet, our families, communities, and future generations. Zeljko's talk can be viewed on YouTube.
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