After decades of planning and construction, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory is about to begin a 10-year survey of the southern sky. New Scientist got a behind-the-scenes look at the telescope during the first few weeks of its operation. Watch more: https://www.newscientist.com/video/2485807-look-inside-the-revolutionary-vera-c-rubin-observatory/ | New Scientist

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is about to revolutionize our view of the universe. With its massive 3.2-gigapixel camera and powerful wide-field mirror system, it will scan the entire night sky every few days, capturing details we’ve never seen before. From uncovering the nature of dark matter and dark energy to tracking asteroids that could threaten Earth, the Rubin Observatory is the next big leap in astronomy. In this video, we dive deep into how it works, why it’s groundbreaking, and what mys