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NSF-DOE Rubin Observatory
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Whew, what a day!
Today we revealed the preview of @NSF–@doescience Rubin Observatory's epic cosmic movie🎬 #RubinFirstLook
From wide-field and deep views of the Universe, to the dynamic and changing sky, Rubin is already bringing the night sky to life!
rubinobservatory.org/news/first-imagery-rubin
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Want to see NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory's Cosmic Treasure Chest for yourself?
Explore using Rubin's Skyviewer! There are billions of pixels to explore, and you might be the the first to lay eyes on a small, distant galaxy! #RubinFirstLook #CaptureTheCosmos
skyviewer.app
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A new era for astronomy: DOE’s 3,200-megapixel WORLD’S LARGEST CAMERA is transforming the domains of science, capable of capturing about seven times the width of a full moon!
www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/the-worlds-largest-camera-is-about-to-change-astronomy-forever/
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Later in 2025, the NSF–DOE @VRubinObs will begin its primary mission, the Legacy Survey of Space and Time, in which it will continuously scan the sky nightly for 10 years to precisely capture every visible change. bit.ly/3HSvAys
📹: @NSF-@ENERGY Vera C. Rubin pic.x.com/OdVjAXm0fk
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