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Astronomers have studied the globular cluster 47 Tucanae extensively, but still have many questions. It may have an ...
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on July 8, 2025, we sit down with scientists to discuss what we can learn ...
Neil deGrasse Tyson spotlights the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, set to revolutionize astronomy with its 3.2-gigapixel eye, tracking supernovae, dark matter, and the dynamic universe like never before.
The freshly minted telescope discovered 2,000 previously unknown asteroids in just 10 hours. Weirdly, NASA doesn’t seem to ...
The telescope has the world's largest digital camera, which is the size of a small car, weighs 2,800 kg, and boasts a ...
The Rubin Observatory released its first magnificent images of the cosmos on Monday, June 23 — and included a special ...
Astronomers celebrate the University of Washington's role in building the Rubin Observatory and look forward to its future ...
And astronomers have a brand-new, superpowerful eye with which to see the changing cosmos: the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in ...
Rubin’s completion converged with technological advancements that are poised to spread the data it produces far and wide to ...
Rubin Observatory begins 10-year sky survey to uncover dark matter, track asteroids, and build a detailed view of our ...
Learn more about how the Vera C. Rubin Observatory will capture more of our stunning universe.