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Rubin Observatory begins decade-long cosmic survey in Chile

Rubin Observatory begins decade-long cosmic survey in Chile

Equipped with the world's largest digital camera, the observatory is beginning a massive cinematic survey of the southern sky to track transient events. The project aims to study the universe by mapping billions of stars and galaxies over the next decade.

Science ·15 Jul 2026, 22:36 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Vera C. Rubin Observatory begins decade-long cosmic survey of the sky

Vera C. Rubin Observatory begins decade-long cosmic survey of the sky

Equipped with the world's largest digital camera, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile has begun a decade-long project to create a time-lapse of the sky. The survey aims to capture vast amounts of data to help researchers study dark energy, dark matter, and other celestial phenomena.

Science ·2 Jul 2026, 22:35 ·Niko Vale 3 min read