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A new generation of black hole research is unfolding thanks to artificial intelligence, massive simulations, and cutting-edge ...

Sweeping views of nebulae and dancing galaxies prove the telescope’s enormous field of view and ultra-high-res capabilities.

The Vera Rubin Observatory shared the first images taken with the technology, hailed as a transformative breakthrough in astronomical research.

The astronomers who operate powerful Vera C. Rubin observatory released debut images June 23, 2025, showcasing just exactly ...

Astronomers are excited about the first test images released today from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, which show the ...

Galaxies shine in a rainbow of emissions from gas, dust, and stars. Each of these building blocks emits light at specific ...

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has just released some of its first images. Its powerful new telescope will be able to quickly spot previously unseen astronomical objects.