Rubin Observatory's first LSST Camera release: 500k galaxies in the COSMOS field

A new image from NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory offers a spectacularly deep view into a famous region of sky known as the COSMOS field. Located in the constellation Sextans, COSMOS is one of the most observed patches of the Universe — and Rubin’s new image adds a powerful new view of this well-known cosmic landmark.
90 points by MarcoDewey 77 days ago rubinobservatory.org 13 comments

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The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has captured a stunning new image of the COSMOS field, revealing an unprecedented depth of detail in this heavily studied area of the sky. This release highlights over 500,000 galaxies, offering valuable insights into our universe’s structure and history.

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