The NSF and Department of Energy have launched the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile, which houses the Legacy Survey of Space and Time telescope. This state-of-the-art telescope features the largest digital camera, with a resolution of 3200 megapixels, facilitating detailed cosmic imagery. It employs a unique three-mirror design for enhanced visuals and will generate 10 to 20 terabytes of data nightly for analysis by scientists and citizen science communities alike. The project, funded by $571 million, symbolizes significant advancements in space exploration capabilities.
The Legacy Survey of Space and Time telescope will be housed in the new NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory. Located in Chile, it features the largest digital camera.
The Rubin Observatory represents a giant leap in our ability to explore the cosmos and unwrap the mysteries of the universe, according to Kathy Turner.
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