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science7 days ago•11 min saved

Cosmic census begins: Rubin Observatory to map 20 billion galaxies over a decade

Over the next decade, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory will image the southern sky in unprecedented detail, cataloging about 6 million asteroids, 17 billion stars, and 20 billion galaxies. With roughly 10 terabytes of data per night, the Legacy Survey of Space and Time aims to uncover the nature of dark matter and dark energy, while a network of community brokers processes detections in near real time and the public can participate as citizen scientists via online tools and data releases.

via The Conversation|

#astronomy #dark-energy #lsst

science2 months ago•2 min saved

NASA's SPHEREx Unveils First Full-Sky Infrared Cosmic Map

NASA's SPHEREx telescope has completed its first comprehensive infrared map of the entire sky, capturing 102 different wavelength images that provide valuable data for understanding the universe's origins and evolution, with more scans planned during its primary two-year mission.

via Space|

#cosmic-map #infrared #nasa

science4 months ago•2 min saved

Milky Way Shines Over Vera Rubin Observatory in October 2025 Photo

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile, named after astrophysicist Vera Rubin, captures stunning views of the Milky Way and is set to conduct a decade-long survey of the night sky, collecting vast amounts of data on billions of celestial objects to better understand the universe.

via Space|

#astronomy #chile #milky-way

science4 months ago•27 min saved

POSS-I Transients Linked to Nuclear Tests and Unexplained Phenomena

A study analyzing historical sky survey data found small but significant associations between short-lived star-like transients, nuclear weapons testing, and reports of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), suggesting potential links that warrant further investigation.

via Nature|

#astronomy #nuclear-testing #science

space4 months ago•2 min saved

Vera Rubin Observatory: Revolutionizing Astronomy and Earth-Based Telescopes in 2025

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has started a decade-long sky survey using its advanced telescope and the world's largest digital camera, capturing rapid star scans and aiming to study cosmic phenomena like dark matter and near-Earth objects.

via Space|

#dark-matter #lsst-camera #rubin-observatory

science7 months ago•6 min saved

Vera Rubin Observatory's groundbreaking cosmic discoveries revolutionize astronomy

The NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile has unveiled its first images, showcasing its powerful wide-field imaging capabilities designed to survey the southern sky extensively, identify countless celestial objects, and advance our understanding of cosmic phenomena like dark matter and dark energy, while generating vast amounts of data for scientific research.

via Ynetnews|

#astronomy #dark-matter #science

science8 months ago•3 min saved

NASA’s SPHEREx Telescope Launches All-Sky Universe Mapping for Global Access

NASA's newest space telescope, SPHEREx, launched from Vandenberg and now in orbit, has begun capturing and publicly releasing images of the universe, using 102 wavelengths of infrared light to study cosmic phenomena, including water and organic molecules in the Milky Way, with plans to complete multiple sky surveys over its 25-month mission.

via Noozhawk|

#infrared-imaging #nasa #science

science8 months ago•4 min saved

Vera Rubin Observatory's First Images Showcase Cosmic Wonders

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has released its first stunning images, showcasing its advanced capabilities to capture high-resolution, time-lapse images of the night sky. Designed to survey the entire southern sky over ten years, it will generate massive amounts of data, enabling the discovery of new celestial objects and phenomena, including asteroids, supernovae, and potentially unknown planets, revolutionizing astronomical research.

via NPR|

#astronomy #data-collection #science

science8 months ago•1 min saved

Vera Rubin Observatory to Launch Groundbreaking Sky Surveys and Live Watch Events

The Vera Rubin Observatory in Chile features the world's largest digital camera, capable of capturing detailed images of the night sky and generating 20 terabytes of data nightly, aiming to catalog billions of celestial objects and monitor changes in the sky over the next decade.

via The New York Times|

#data-processing #digital-camera #science

science8 months ago•2 min saved

Revolutionary Telescope to Capture Full Sky in HD Next Week

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile is set to reveal its first images on June 23, 2025, marking a new era in astronomy with its advanced 3,200-megapixel camera and 10-year sky survey, capturing unprecedented data and potentially groundbreaking discoveries, with live watch parties available worldwide.

via ScienceAlert|

#astronomy #live-stream #science

space9 months ago•2 min saved

ESA Launches New Asteroid Detection Satellite

ESA's new Flyeye telescope has successfully achieved 'first light,' marking the start of its mission to automatically survey the sky for near-Earth asteroids and comets, using a wide field of view inspired by an insect's eye to enhance early detection and planetary defense efforts.

via European Space Agency|

#asteroid-detection #esa #flyeye-telescope