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El histórico telescopio Rubin inicia un estudio sin precedentes para crear “la mejor película cósmica jamás realizada”
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 1, 2026
· 4 min read
Por Jackie Wattles, CNN
Cada 40 segundos durante la noche, a lo largo de los próximos 10 años, una cámara del tamaño de un automóvil pequeño captará imágenes del cielo del hemisferio sur con un nivel de detalle sin precedentes. Esas imágenes se unirán para crear una panorámica en secuencia del ...
Key takeaway Rubin, la instalación de última generación ubicada en Chile que alberga la cámara digital más grande del mundo, con un peso de 2.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso 's own astronomy enthusiasts and students at local schools and universities will likely be following the Legacy Survey of Space and Time with great interest, as the project's groundbreaking discoveries and detailed images of the universe have the potential to inspire and educate a new generation of scientists and engineers in the region. The survey's focus on understanding dark matter and the behavior of celestial objects could also have implications for the work being done at local research institutions and universities, potentially leading to new collaborations and opportunities for El Paso's scientific community. As the project unfolds over the next decade, El Pasoans can expect to see stunning images and videos of the universe, which could be used in local educational programs and public outreach events, further solidifying the city's connection to the world of astronomy and space exploration.
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Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Por Jackie Wattles, CNN
Cada 40 segundos durante la noche, a lo largo de los próximos 10 años, una cámara del tamaño de un automóvil pequeño captará imágenes del cielo del hemisferio sur con un nivel de detalle sin precedentes. Esas imágenes se unirán para crear una panorámica en secuencia del ...
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