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Distant nebulas star in one of the first images from the Rubin Observatory

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Newest development Jun 24, 2025 · 2 reportsCan you spot these hidden cosmic jewels in the Vera C. Rubin Observatory's groundbreaking first image?

These are the first public images collected by the Chile-based observatory, which will begin a decade-long survey of the southern sky later this year.

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  1. First images from the largest camera ever built reveal millions of galaxies

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    Distant nebulas star in one of the first images from the Rubin Observatory

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    Can you spot these hidden cosmic jewels in the Vera C. Rubin Observatory's groundbreaking first image?

    Headline from Live Science ·

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  1. KVIA El Paso

    First images from the largest camera ever built reveal millions of galaxies (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    CNN By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — The first test images from a groundbreaking observatory named for trailblazing astronomer Vera Rubin have captured the light from millions of distant stars and galaxies on an unprecedented scale and revealed thousands of previously unseen asteroids.

  2. KEYT Santa Barbara

    First images from the largest camera ever built reveal millions of galaxies | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — The first test images from a groundbreaking observatory named for trailblazing astronomer Vera Rubin have captured

  3. Local News 8

    Thousands of asteroids and millions of galaxies shine in first images from the largest camera ever built (opens Local News 8)

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    By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — The first test images from a groundbreaking observatory named for trailblazing astronomer Vera Rubin have captured the light from millions of distant stars and galaxies on an unprecedented scale — and are expected to reveal thousands of previously unseen asteroids.

  4. New York Post

    Largest camera ever built captures eye-popping images of millions of distant stars and galaxies (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The first images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory showed off a breathtaking preview of its capabilities — capturing millions of stars and galaxies light-years from Earth, along with thousands of&…

  5. Science News

    Distant nebulas star in one of the first images from the Rubin Observatory (opens Science News)

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    Science News's feed description

    These are the first public images collected by the Chile-based observatory, which will begin a decade-long survey of the southern sky later this year.

  6. NPR

    A new observatory in Chile releases some of its first images (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The powerful Vera C. Rubin Observatory is releasing some of its first images as part of an ambitious effort to effectively create a movie of all the changes in the southern night sky over a decade.

  7. Science Alert

    Check It Out! Rubin Observatory Reveals First Glimpses of Stunning Space Images (opens Science Alert)

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    Science Alert's feed description

    The first major unveiling of images from the Vera C.

  8. Engadget

    The Vera C. Rubin Observatory shares first images from planned decade-long survey of the sky (opens Engadget)

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    Engadget's feed description

    The National Science Foundation has shared the first images captured by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, capturing 10 million galaxies in 10 hours of photography.

  9. Live Science

    'Staggering' first images from Vera C. Rubin Observatory show 10 million galaxies — and billions more are on the way (opens Live Science)

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    Live Science's feed description

    The first "stunning" images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory were released this morning, capturing roughly 10 million galaxies, many of which have never been studied before.

  10. PBS NewsHour

    First images of universe taken by largest digital camera ever built shows colorful nebulas, stars and galaxies (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, located on a mountaintop in Chile, unveiled vibrant images Monday of colorful nebulas, stars and galaxies.

  11. Live Science

    Rubin Observatory releases 'sneak peek' of first images taken with world's largest camera (opens Live Science)

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    Live Science's feed description

    The world has gotten an early preview of the Rubin Observatory's first images, which include stunning snaps of spiraling galaxies and the Trifid and Lagoon nebulae.

  12. CNN

    Rubin Observatory reveals breathtaking views of space (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    The Vera C. Rubin Observatory released its first images, showcasing millions of galaxies. The images are also expected to reveal thousands of previously unknown space objects.

  13. CNN

    First look: Rubin Observatory’s images reveal universe like never before (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    The Vera C. Rubin Observatory released its first images, showcasing millions of galaxies. The images are also expected to reveal thousands of previously unknown space objects.

  14. NPR

    The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's first images are stunning — and just the start (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has just released some of its first images. Its powerful new telescope will be able to quickly spot previously unseen astronomical objects.

  15. CNET

    Vera C. Rubin Observatory Releases First Breathtaking Celestial Images (opens CNET)

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    CNET's feed description

    A livestream promised more images of deep space from the new observatory.

  16. Live Science

    Can you spot these hidden cosmic jewels in the Vera C. Rubin Observatory's groundbreaking first image? (opens Live Science)

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    Live Science's feed description

    The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's first image release includes a 'staggering' view of 10 million galaxies in and around the Virgo Cluster. Here are six stunning sights hidden throughout the mind-boggling image.

  17. Good News Network

    Vera Rubin Observatory Debuts Stunning Celestial Photos to Rival the James Webb Space Telescope–LOOK (opens Good News Network)

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    Good News Network's feed description

    The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile has to be able to image a framing of the night sky as large as seven full moons side to side.

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