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Robert Lea

Rubin Observatory begins filming the 'greatest cosmic movie ever' beginning a new era of astronomy

The Rubin Observatory's 1.7 gigpixel image of the constellation Lupu demonstrates how the 10-year long LSST will change our view of the cosmos.

The universe is ready for its close-up! That's because today marks the day that the Vera C. Rubin Observatory begins it's 10-year mission to shoot the greatest cosmic move ever created.

The decade-long project officially known as the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) is set to revolutionize our view of the universe. That means June 30, 2026 marks the beginning of a new era for astronomy.

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