This event is in the past.It took place on December 8, 2025 at Kavli Institute of Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology.
First Look with the Vera C. Rubin Observatory and the World's Largest Camera
Portola Valley
The world's largest digital camera just took its first pictures, and you can see them here. This colloquium unveils early images from the Rubin Observatory's 3.2 billion pixel beast—including a cosmic treasure trove of 10 million stars and galaxies, plus over 4,000 asteroids.
Astronomy lecture
Space science
Educational talk
Teen-friendly
Tips
🎟️Free admission
💻Attend in-person or join via Zoom
👥Great for teens 13+ interested in space
First Look with the Vera C. Rubin Observatory and the World's Largest Camera
The world's largest digital camera just took its first pictures, and you can see them here. This colloquium unveils early images from the Rubin Observatory's 3.2 billion pixel beast—including a cosmic treasure trove of 10 million stars and galaxies, plus over 4,000 asteroids.
Astronomy lecture
Space science
Educational talk
Teen-friendly
Tips
🎟️Free admission
💻Attend in-person or join via Zoom
👥Great for teens 13+ interested in space
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