Vera C. Rubin Observatory

Vera Rubin Completes its Comprehensive System TestsVera Rubin Completes its Comprehensive System Tests

Vera Rubin Completes its Comprehensive System Tests

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, previously known as the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST), will be the first observatory of…

1 month ago
Rubin's Secondary Mirror is InstalledRubin's Secondary Mirror is Installed

Rubin's Secondary Mirror is Installed

The construction of the Vera C. Rubin observatory has just crossed a major milestone with the successful installation of its…

7 months ago
What Can AI Learn About the Universe?What Can AI Learn About the Universe?

What Can AI Learn About the Universe?

Artificial intelligence and machine learning have become ubiquitous, with applications ranging from data analysis, cybersecurity, pharmaceutical development, music composition, and…

10 months ago
The World's Largest Digital Camera is Complete. It Will Go Into the Vera Rubin ObservatoryThe World's Largest Digital Camera is Complete. It Will Go Into the Vera Rubin Observatory

The World's Largest Digital Camera is Complete. It Will Go Into the Vera Rubin Observatory

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, formerly the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST), was formally proposed in 2001 to create an…

11 months ago
Vera Rubin Will Help Us Find the Weird and Wonderful Things Happening in the Solar SystemVera Rubin Will Help Us Find the Weird and Wonderful Things Happening in the Solar System

Vera Rubin Will Help Us Find the Weird and Wonderful Things Happening in the Solar System

The Vera Rubin Observatory (VRO) is something special among telescopes. It's not built for better angular resolution and increased resolving…

1 year ago
Vera Rubin Will Generate a Mind-Boggling Amount of DataVera Rubin Will Generate a Mind-Boggling Amount of Data

Vera Rubin Will Generate a Mind-Boggling Amount of Data

When the Vera C. Rubin Observatory comes online in 2025, it will be one of the most powerful tools available…

1 year ago
Hubble Sees a Mysterious Flash in Between GalaxiesHubble Sees a Mysterious Flash in Between Galaxies

Hubble Sees a Mysterious Flash in Between Galaxies

Hubble and other observatories worldwide have witnessed a Luminous Fast Blue Optical event between two galaxies.

1 year ago
Vera Rubin Will Find Many More Interstellar ObjectsVera Rubin Will Find Many More Interstellar Objects

Vera Rubin Will Find Many More Interstellar Objects

Astronomers have discovered two interstellar objects, Oumuamua and 2I/Borisov. When the Vera C Rubin Observatory comes online next year, it'll…

2 years ago
The Big Spaceflight Stories You Should be Watching in 2022The Big Spaceflight Stories You Should be Watching in 2022

The Big Spaceflight Stories You Should be Watching in 2022

There are so many exciting spaceflight missions and milestones in store for 2022! Here are some of the biggest stories…

3 years ago
Rogue Planets Could be HabitableRogue Planets Could be Habitable

Rogue Planets Could be Habitable

The search for potentially habitable planets is focused on exoplanets—planets orbiting other stars—for good reason. The only planet we know…

3 years ago