Planet Nine Search Could End Once Vera C. Rubin Observatory Opens; Is Quest Really Over?

Medicine & Technology Jun 17, 2024

Astronomers still haven’t decided if Planet Nine is real, and the opening of a new observatory could find it within a few years or rule out the idea for good. Find out more about it in this article.

Largest Camera Ever Built Arrives at Rubin Observatory in Chile: How Did They Ship It?

May 29, 2024

The largest camera ever built arrives at the Rubin Observatory in Chile. Discover the logistics and challenges behind shipping this colossal piece of technology. Read more!

$19 Billion Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile Is Set to Change Our Understanding of Astronomy, Answer Questions About the Universe

Feb 06, 2024

Vera C. Rubin Observatory will generate 70% of data seen from Earth by 2025 and make Chile the leading destination of astronomical observation. Continue reading to learn more.

Little Rocky World: 360-Degree Panorama of Chile's Cerro Pachón Mountain Showcases the Vera C. Rubin Observatory

Jan 22, 2024

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile featured in NOIRLab's photo is set to revolutionize astronomy when operational in August. Continue reading to learn more.

Vera C. Rubin Observatory May Hold Promising Space Image Interference Yet Sacrificing 10% Time Spent Eyeing Night Sky

Dec 23, 2022

Vera C. Rubin's Telescope may possess promising space image interference by sacrificing 10% of time spent in night sky. Learn more about this news here!

World's Largest Camera is Nearing Completion After Seven Years of Patience, Testing, and Engineering

Oct 04, 2022

Technicians are placing the final touches on the world's largest camera at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory that will be sent to Chile soon. Check it out in this article.

The World's Largest Camera Has Taken the First 3,200 Megapixel Images at SLAC

Dec 28, 2020

The world's largest camera has taken the first 3,200 megapixel images at SLAC that will need 378 4k ultra HD screens to display one of them in full size.