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Transforming the Rubin Observatory

This chapter explores the transformation of the Rubin Observatory, located at a prime high-altitude site ideal for astronomy. It covers the innovative design and operation of the telescope, including its unique three-mirror system and the integration of artificial intelligence for data processing. Additionally, the chapter discusses the telescope's potential contributions to understanding dark energy and detecting astronomical events like neutron star mergers.

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