First images of distant galaxies captured by ‘ultimate’ telescope
by Ian Sample Science editor from Science | The Guardian on (#6Y5K3)
Stunning pictures from Vera C Rubin observatory in Chile released at start of 10-year survey of cosmos
Spectacular views of distant galaxies, giant dust clouds and hurtling asteroids have been revealed in the first images captured by a groundbreaking telescope that is embarking on a 10-year survey of the cosmos.
The stunning pictures from the $810m (595m) Vera C Rubin observatory in Chile mark the start of what astronomers believe will be a gamechanging period of discovery as the telescope sets about compiling the best view yet of the universe in action.
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