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The Rubin Observatory makes its debut — and the discoveries have already begun
Astronomers celebrated the release of the first images from the Rubin Observatory — and registered hundreds of its first ...
The Rubin Observatory Is a Cosmic Cathedral
At the summit of Cerro Pachón, one of Earth’s most powerful telescopes is now capturing some of the oldest light in the ...
Thousands of asteroids and millions of galaxies shine in first images from the largest camera ever built
The first test images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile showcase thousands of previously unknown asteroids and ...
These are the first images from Earth’s giant new telescope
The Vera Rubin Observatory is expected to discover 20 billion new galaxies over the next decade. This image shows another small section of NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory's total view of the Virgo ...
First Celestial Image Unveiled From New Telescope
A powerful new telescope in Chile has released its first images, showing off its unprecedented ability to peer into the dark ...
See the Mind-Blowing First Images From a Revolutionary New Telescope
In just over 10 hours of test observations, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory captured millions of celestial objects, opening the ...