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Stetzler.Steven


June 23, 2025

UW helps bring the cosmos into focus as the Vera C. Rubin Observatory unveils a new glimpse into the solar system

Wide view of the universe

A new era of astronomy and astrophysics began Monday when the first images captured by the NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory were released, demonstrating the extraordinary capabilities of the new telescope and the world’s largest digital camera.