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Vera C. Rubin Observatory

NSF Vera C. Rubin Observatory

Astronomical observatory in Chile.

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Coordinate Location

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30.2446°S 70.7494°W

Instance Of

Reflecting Telescope
Three-Mirror Anastigmat

Significant Event

First Light
 (June 2025)
Point in Time
: June 2025

Located In/On Physical Feature

Cerro Pachón

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Official Website

https://www.vro.org/
https://rubinobservatory.org/

Country

Located in the Administrative Territorial Entity

Elqui Province

Has Part(s) of the Class

Telescope Mount

Diameter

8.417 metre
Applies to Part
:
Primary Mirror
3.42 metre
5.016 metre

Operator

Official Name

NSF Vera C. Rubin Observatory (1/6/2020 - )
Start Time
: 1/6/2020
Large Synoptic Survey Telescope

Named After

Sponsor

Area

35 square metre
Applies to Part
:
Primary Mirror

Elevation Above Sea Level

2,672.75 metre
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Instance Of
:
Altazimuth Mount
Applies to Part
:
Secondary Mirror
National Science Foundation
Chile
Construction
 (2015 - 2021)
Start Time
: 2015
End Time
: 2021
Astronomical Observatory
Large Synoptic Survey Telescope Corporation
Vera Rubin
Applies to Part
:
Tertiary Mirror