NOIRLab noirlab2517: NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory Will Unlock New Understanding of Variable Stars — Rubin will observe more variable stars than any previous observatory, enabling investigations into the mechanisms that drive their varying brightness and mapping the outer limits of our galaxy. NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science, will soon collect an unprecedented amount of data on the changing southern night sky. By observing millions of stars …

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NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory Will Unlock New Understanding of Variable Stars
14 May 2025 — NOIRLab Organization Release noirlab2517
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NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science, will soon collect an unprecedented amount of data on the changing southern night sky. By observing millions of stars that change in brightness, Rubin will allow for studies of the inner workings of variable stars and help define the edges of our galaxy.

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14 May 2025




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