Installed at Vera C. Rubin Observatory, Chile
Camera Name: LSST (Legacy Survey of Space and Time)
Resolution: 3.2 Gigapixels
A Giant Leap for Astronomy
The world’s largest digital camera — about the size of a small car and tipping the scales at over 3 tons — has just taken its very first images of deep space. This incredible camera is the centerpiece of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, which is nestled high up in the Andes Mountains of Chile.
Get ready to be amazed! The first stunning images from the LSST camera have just been released after its impressive 10-hour debut test.
Here’s what it captured:
– The Trifid Nebula
– The Lagoon Nebula
– The Virgo Galaxy Cluster
These breathtaking images showcase over 10 million stars and galaxies, giving us a thrilling glimpse of the incredible discoveries this telescope is set to make in the coming decade.
Credit: Vera Rubin Observatory / SLAC
Mission Goals
The LSST camera isn’t just about capturing stunning images — it’s a scientific marvel built to:
– Track dark matter and dark energy
– Discover near-Earth asteroids
– Detect supernovae in real time
– Create a time-lapse of the universe
In its very first 10 hours, the observatory managed to find over 2,100 new asteroids, including 7 that are near-Earth objects.
WHAT MAKES THIS CAMERAS SO SPECIAL ?
| Feature | Details |
| Camera Size | 3.2 Gigapixel (The Largest ever built ) |
| Primary | 1.57 meters ( largest ever used in a camera ) |
| Nightly Imaging | 1,000 photos per night |
| Sky Coverage | will map the ( entire southern sky every 3-4 night ) |
| Data Production | 20 Terabytes per night |
A Decade of Discovery Ahead
Starting in late 2025, the LSST camera will kick off its ambitious 10-year Legacy Survey of Space and Time. The aim? To create the most comprehensive and detailed 3D map of the universe that anyone has ever tried to make.
“This is not just a camera — it’s the most ambitious astronomical project of the decade.”
— Dr. Aaron Roodman, SLAC
Quick Facts
Built by: SLAC National Accelerator Lab (USA) + NOIRLab
Location: Cerro Pachón, Chile
Operation: Every night for 10 years
Data Distribution: Real-time access for scientists & public
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