Victor Crabbendam

Victor Crabbendam, project manager of the Vera Rubin Observatory, and Leanne Guy, physicist and associate director, delve into the groundbreaking capabilities of the observatory. They discuss the massive scale of the decade-long sky survey that aims to uncover mysteries of the universe. Highlights include the innovative 3.2 gigapixel camera and its ability to monitor transient events like supernovae and asteroids. The observatory promises to transform astronomy, shifting from data scarcity to a wealth of information, paving the way for unexpected discoveries.