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Learn to view and display the highest resolution images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory's 3200 megapixel camera using ProRaster Scientific software in this 20-minute tutorial. Discover how to access and work with the two publicly released example images from this new Chilean telescope that captures wide-angle southern sky imagery. Follow step-by-step instructions to download and install ProRaster Scientific from the Microsoft Store, taking advantage of the 7-day free trial to explore the software's capabilities for handling massive astronomical image files. Master the process of loading and displaying these extraordinary high-resolution observatory images, including technical details such as using the RD_GDAL_GENERIC driver ID string for optimal image processing. Gain practical experience working with cutting-edge astronomical data while learning to navigate ProRaster Scientific's interface and features specifically designed for scientific image analysis and visualization.