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Explore the groundbreaking First Look images from the NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory in this 34-minute webinar featuring stunning views of the Trifid and Lagoon nebulae, a remarkable Cosmic Treasure Chest of stars and galaxies, and a swarm of newly discovered asteroids captured in just ten hours of observing time. Join SETI Institute communications specialist Beth Johnson and LSST Discovery Alliance CEO Beth Willman as they discuss these remarkable images and delve into the future of the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) mission, which will begin in 2025 to scan the sky nightly for 10 years using the world's largest digital camera. Learn about Rubin Observatory's innovative 8.4-meter telescope and powerful data processing system, and discover what the continuous stream of astronomical data could mean for astrobiology and planetary defense efforts. Gain insights into how this revolutionary observatory will precisely capture every visible change in the night sky, advancing our understanding of dark matter, cosmic phenomena, and potential threats to Earth while contributing to the search for life in the universe.
