What makes Rubin different from other observatories?
In the 1990s, scientists began designing an ambitious survey that would cover the entire visible sky repeatedly and quickly. It would unlock the potential for discovery across astronomy and astrophysics.
The problem? A capable telescope didn't exist.
Such a telescope would have some specific requirements:
👀 A wide, yet detailed, field of view
🔠Lots of light-collecting power
💨 The ability to quickly point at a new spot in the sky
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