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Rubin Observatory Poised to Image More Objects Than All Telescopes in History Combined
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile, featuring the world's largest digital camera at 3.2 gigapixels, is preparing to begin its decade-long survey of the southern sky. In its first year alone, the telescope will catalog more objects than every other optical observatory in human history combined.
Key Takeaways
- 3.2-gigapixel camera is the largest digital camera ever built
- Will catalog 20 billion galaxies and discover 36,500 near-Earth objects over 10 years
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DT Editorial Team··5 min read·via universetoday.com