Rubin Observatory

Rubin Observatory, located in Tucson, Arizona, is a leading astronomical research institution dedicated to transforming our understanding of the universe through its unprecedented sky survey capabilities. Operated by NSF NOIRLab and SLAC with significant funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation and other federal sources, the observatory features a state-of-the-art 8.4-meter telescope paired with the world’s largest digital camera—a 3.2-gigapixel imaging instrument capable of capturing high-resolution, wide-field images of the night sky. This cutting-edge technology enables Rubin Observatory to generate an extensive, dynamic data set that facilitates deep studies of galaxies, dark matter, dark energy, a...