
Leanne Guy: A New Eye on Space
Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda
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Revolutionizing Astronomy: The Vera Rubin Observatory
This chapter explores the Vera Rubin Observatory's innovative features that enable it to capture the entire visible night sky every three nights. It highlights its role in identifying potentially hazardous asteroids, utilizing a cloud-based science platform, and integrating AI for optimized observational strategies. Additionally, the discussion covers the observatory's significance in researching dark matter and dark energy, emphasizing historical contributions made by Vera Rubin.
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