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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!
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NSF-DOE Rubin Observatory
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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
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U.S. Department of Energy
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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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Max Planck Society
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Pioneer of dark matter: she broke barriers, forever changed our view of the universe & continues to inspire generations - Vera C. Rubin revolutionized #astronomy by revealing invisible mass in galaxies through rotation curves.✨www.mpg.de/24915532/vera-rubin-pioneer-of-dark-matter #womeninscience pic.x.com/HDyYAUWrJj
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