New simulations suggest that dozens of ultra-faint “ghost” galaxies may be orbiting the Milky Way, hidden from current ...

Astronomers are excited about the first test images released today from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, which show the ...

We are entering a new era of cosmic exploration. The new Vera C Rubin Observatory in Chile will transform astronomy with its ...

Learn more about how the Vera C. Rubin Observatory will capture more of our stunning universe.

The Vera C Rubin observatory, home to the world's most powerful digital camera, promises to transform our understanding of ...

The astronomers who operate powerful Vera C. Rubin observatory released debut images June 23, 2025, showcasing just exactly ...

Two prominent spiral galaxies, three merging galaxies and several stars within our own Milky Way appear in this image, a mere section of the Rubin Observatory's full view of the Virgo Cluster.

L3Harris in Rochester played a pivotal role in building the Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s massive secondary mirror.