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Bringing the night sky to life

NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory will revolutionize the way we explore the cosmos

About Rubin Observatory

Located on a mountaintop in Chile, the nearly-complete Vera C. Rubin Observatory will capture the cosmos in exquisite detail. Using the largest camera ever built, Rubin will repeatedly scan the sky for 10 years and create an ultra-wide, ultra-high-definition time-lapse record of our Universe.

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NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory Installs LSST Camera on Telescope

March 12, 2025
Scientific Event

Rubin Community Workshop 2025

July 28, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Registration is now open for the 2025 Rubin Community Workshop. It will be held in Tucson, Arizona from July 28 to August 1, 2025, and all sessions will be available for virtual participation.

Science goals

Discover the key science areas where Rubin Observatory will advance astronomy and astrophysics.

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Powered by innovative technology

Rubin Observatory is packed with innovative technology, from a one-of-a-kind combined primary/tertiary mirror to the largest camera ever built. Explore the technology that makes Rubin science possible.

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