Vera Rubin Observatory

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:observatory
gptkbp:aimsTo map dark matter
study transient astronomical events
gptkbp:collaboratesWith international research community
gptkbp:designedFor wide-field survey
gptkbp:features LSST camera
gptkbp:foundedIn 2019
gptkbp:hasCapacity 10 terabytes per night
gptkbp:hasCollaboratedWith gptkb:European_Southern_Observatory
NASA
gptkbp:hasCustomerBase every six months
gptkbp:hasFacility $473 million
gptkbp:hasFuturePlans understand the structure of the universe
gptkbp:hasPublications educational programs
gptkbp:hasTechnology 8.4-meter telescope
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vera Rubin Observatory
gptkbp:isDesignedFor observe the southern sky
gptkbp:isEquippedWith multi-band imaging capabilities
gptkbp:isExpectedTo detect gravitational waves
provide data for cosmological simulations
detect exoplanets
discover new solar system objects
monitor variable stars
contribute to the study of dark energy
contribute to the study of galaxy clusters
contribute to time-domain astronomy
enhance understanding of cosmic evolution
enhance understanding of dark matter distribution
facilitate the discovery of supernovae
operate for 10 years
provide a comprehensive survey of the southern sky
provide a platform for citizen science projects
provide insights into galaxy formation
study the Milky Way
support gravitational lensing studies
support multi-messenger astronomy
contribute to the understanding of the early universe
gptkbp:isInvolvedIn public data releases
gptkbp:isLocatedIn machine learning techniques
gptkbp:isLocatedNear Cerro Pachón
gptkbp:isNamedAfter gptkb:Vera_Rubin
gptkbp:isPartOf gptkb:Large_Synoptic_Survey_Telescope_project
global astronomical initiatives
Astronomical Surveying
gptkbp:isSupportedBy gptkb:National_Science_Foundation
gptkb:U.S._Department_of_Energy
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Chile
gptkbp:operatedBy NSF
gptkbp:provides scientific community
gptkbp:usesTechnology advanced imaging systems