Is It Time For A New Model Of The Universe?
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Exploring the Universe: Insights from the Vera Rubin Observatory
This chapter delves into the groundbreaking research facilitated by the Vera Rubin Observatory in Chile, focusing on its advanced technology and its contributions to astronomical questions like the existence of Planet 9 and dark matter. A professor of astronomy shares enthusiasm for public engagement through its open-access telescope and discusses the implications of recent advancements in cosmology, including the challenges of energy conservation and the need for improved measurements. With an eye on future discoveries, the chapter touches on the innovative capabilities of telescopes like the James Webb Space Telescope amid concerns about funding and the quest for a unifying theory in physics.
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