The Biggest Digital Camera Ever Made: 6,600 Pounds and 3,200 Megapixels

In the early 1990s, a group of scientists had a dream: a new type of telescope that would push astronomy, astrophysics, and imaging technology further than ever before. It would be a device that could see giant swaths of the sky and help unravel the mystery of dark matter. 30 years later, that dream is a reality. [Read More]

Apr 21, 2024 - 02:50
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The Biggest Digital Camera Ever Made: 6,600 Pounds and 3,200 Megapixels

Chris Niccolls next to the LSST to demonstrate its size, gesturing upwards in a dynamic pose. the room is equipped with technical panels and vents.

In the early 1990s, a group of scientists had a dream: a new type of telescope that would push astronomy, astrophysics, and imaging technology further than ever before. It would be a device that could see giant swaths of the sky and help unravel the mystery of dark matter. 30 years later, that dream is a reality.

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