
World’s most powerful digital camera captures historic first images
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After years of planning and building, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory is ready to deliver stunning, ultra-detailed views of the night sky.
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What makes this camera so special? It has a massive 3.2-gigapixel sensor made up of 201 individual imaging sensors. Each sensor captures 16-megapixel images, all combined to create incredibly detailed photos. The camera takes quick 15-second exposures every 20 seconds, capturing light from ultraviolet to near-infrared wavelengths. This means it can see far beyond what previous telescopes could.













