World's Largest Telescope Begins Operations in Chile

The Rubin Observatory in Chile is set to conduct a groundbreaking sky survey over the next decade, taking 1,000 images each night to capture the entire visible sky every three nights. With a 3,200-megapixel camera, it aims to discover around 17 billion stars and 20 billion galaxies previously unseen, opening up new fields of scientific inquiry. The project, named after American astronomer Vera Rubin, has been in construction since 2015, fueled by both private donations and governmental support. Meanwhile, India's MACE Telescope, located at a high altitude in Ladakh, is now operational, focusing on gamma rays to study cosmic phenomena like supernovae and black holes. This telescope represents a significant advancement in cosmic rays research, promising to enhance India's role in the field. Both observatories underscore a new era of astronomical exploration, aiming to unlock previously hidden aspects of the universe.