The largest digital camera ever built has begun capturing images of unseen corners of the universe.

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Who

Vera C. Rubin Observatory

What

When

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:47:20 GMT · 4h 45m ago

Where

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Why

To conduct a decade-long survey of the universe.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This marks the commencement of a significant astronomical survey utilizing the world's largest digital camera, aiming to map and study the universe over the next ten years.

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https://mb.com.ph/2026/07/01/the-largest-digital-camera-ever-built-begins-decade-long-survey-of-the-universe
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