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Ever-changing Universe Revealed in First Imagery From NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory | Rubin Observatory
From distant stars and galaxies to asteroids whizzing through the Solar System, this next-generation facility unveils its first imagery and brings the night sky to life like never before
A team of scientists, engineers, and technicians at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory designed and constructed the camera, which is roughly the size of a small car and weighs almost 6200 pounds (2800 kilograms). An interactive sonification, available in the SkyViewer app, lets users drift across Rubin Observatory’s ultra-detailed view of the cosmos, translating the colors and brightness of distant galaxies and stars into an immersive, never-ending soundscape. We recognize and acknowledge the very significant cultural role and reverence of I’oligam Du’ag(Kitt Peak) to the Tohono O’odham Nation, and Maunakea to the Kanaka Maoli(Native Hawaiians) community.
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