Latest news from Vera C. Rubin Observatory on News en-us Copyright 2024 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/multimillonario-fil-ntropo-visita-chile-para-ceremonia-de-nombramiento-de-telescopio-del-observatorio-rubin/?sc=rsin /articles/multimillonario-fil-ntropo-visita-chile-para-ceremonia-de-nombramiento-de-telescopio-del-observatorio-rubin/?sc=rsin Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:00:55 EST El Observatorio Vera C. Rubin celebro un momento historico para la astronomia y la astrofisica con el nombramiento oficial del Telescopio de Investigacion Simonyi en una ceremonia celebrada el pasado 4 de octubre en las instalaciones del observatorio, ubicadas en Cerro Pachon, en la Region de Coquimbo, Chile. El acto conto con la presencia de la familia Simonyi como invitados de honor para reconocer el papel fundamental de la filantropia de Charles y Lisa Simonyi en el avance de la construccion del Observatorio y el apoyo a la investigacion que pronto transformara nuestra comprension del Universo. Vera C. Rubin Observatory /articles/simonyi-survey-telescope-dedicated-at-nsf-doe-vera-c-rubin-observatory-ceremony/?sc=rsin /articles/simonyi-survey-telescope-dedicated-at-nsf-doe-vera-c-rubin-observatory-ceremony/?sc=rsin Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:00:28 EST NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory celebrated a landmark moment in astronomy and astrophysics with the dedication of the Simonyi Survey Telescope on 4 October 2024. With the Simonyi family as guests of honor, Rubin Observatory recognized the pivotal role of Charles and Lisa Simonyi's philanthropy in advancing construction of the Observatory and supporting research that will soon transform our understanding of the Universe. Vera C. Rubin Observatory /articles/nsf-doe-rubin-observatory-s-unparalleled-vision-will-revolutionize-multi-messenger-astronomy/?sc=rsin /articles/nsf-doe-rubin-observatory-s-unparalleled-vision-will-revolutionize-multi-messenger-astronomy/?sc=rsin Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:00:36 EST Photons, neutrinos, cosmic rays and gravitational waves all carry information about the Universe. Multi-messenger astronomy brings together these four signals to investigate astronomical events from multiple cosmic perspectives. Vera C. Rubin Observatory /articles/la-visi-n-incomparable-del-observatorio-rubin-revolucionar-la-astronom-a/?sc=rsin /articles/la-visi-n-incomparable-del-observatorio-rubin-revolucionar-la-astronom-a/?sc=rsin Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:00:18 EST Fotones, neutrinos, rayos cosmicos y ondas gravitacionales son los cuatro mensajeros que portan informacion crucial sobre las caracteristicas del Universo y que permiten investigar los fenomenos astronomicos desde multiples perspectivas cosmicas. Gracias a su avanzada tecnologia, la camara del Observatorio Rubin va a incrementar la cantidad de fuentes de mensajeros multiples que se conocen, para obtener datos detallados de eventos especificos, localizando estos sucesos para que otros telescopios puedan realizar seguimientos. Vera C. Rubin Observatory /articles/rubin-observatory-achieves-another-major-milestone-reflective-coating-of-the-8-4-meter-primarytertiary-mirror/?sc=rsin /articles/rubin-observatory-achieves-another-major-milestone-reflective-coating-of-the-8-4-meter-primarytertiary-mirror/?sc=rsin Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:00:21 EST Vera C. Rubin Observatory's successfully coats 8.4-meter primary/tertiary mirror in on-site coating chamber Vera C. Rubin Observatory /articles/bringing-the-universe-to-you/?sc=rsin /articles/bringing-the-universe-to-you/?sc=rsin Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:00:34 EST Teachers, students, and the general public can now explore a suite of online, interactive experiences that highlight Rubin Observatory and its science. Vera C. Rubin Observatory /articles/mirror-mirror-on-the-mountain/?sc=rsin /articles/mirror-mirror-on-the-mountain/?sc=rsin Wed, 29 May 2019 04:05:30 EST La Serena, Chile - A unique astronomical mirror has reached its new home in the Andes Mountains of Northern Chile after an eight-week journey from Tucson, Arizona, USA. This mirror will enable the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) to catalog an estimated ~40 billion celestial objects--more objects than there are humans on earth--during a ten-year survey scheduled to begin in 2022. Vera C. Rubin Observatory