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Rubin Observatory (Vera C. Rubin Observatory)

The Rubin Observatory, officially named the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, is a cutting-edge astronomical facility in Chile designed to survey the night sky in unprecedented detail. Equipped with a large, highly sensitive camera, it captures images of vast areas of the sky every night, enabling scientists to study objects like asteroids, supernovae, and distant galaxies. Its main goal is to understand the universe's composition and evolution, including dark matter and dark energy, by compiling a comprehensive, dynamic map of the cosmos over ten years. This massive dataset will revolutionize our knowledge of the universe and its changes over time.