Vera C. Rubin Observatory
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The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, previously referred to as the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, is an astronomical observatory currently under construction in Chile. Its main task will be carrying out a synoptic astronomical survey, the Legacy... Wikipedia
Altitude: 2,663 m (8,737 ft), top of pier
Angular resolution: 0.7″ median seeing limit; 0.2″ pixel size
Collecting area: 35 square meters (376.7 sq ft)
Coordinates: 30°14′40.7″S 70°44′57.9″W / 30.244639°S 70.749417°W
Diameter: 8.417 m (27.6 ft) physical; 8.360 m (27.4 ft) optical; 5.116 m (16.8 ft) inner
First light: Expected in January 2025
Focal length: 10.31 m (f/1.23) overall; 9.9175 m (f/1.186) primary
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