A historic telescope has begun an unprecedented survey of the southern sky, capturing detailed images every 40 seconds for the next 10 years. The Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) is being conducted by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile, which houses the world’s largest digital camera.
Unlocking the Universe’s Secrets
The LSST aims to create a new inventory of our solar system and the Milky Way, as well as shed light on the mystery of dark matter. The survey will also help direct the attention of other observatories around the world, allowing for a more comprehensive understanding of celestial events.
The $800 million Rubin Observatory is jointly funded by the US National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy. The site’s dark skies and dry air make it an ideal location for stargazing.
Each night, the observatory’s camera will capture thousands of images, completing a full scan of the southern sky every few days. The long-term effort will allow scientists to study rare and difficult-to-detect events like never before.
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