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The world's largest digital camera begins decade-long survey of the universe #worldnow

The Rubin Observatory in Chile will survey the southern sky for the next 10 years, capturing hundreds of images each night. Scientists hope the project will uncover new insights into the universe, including dark matter and dark energy. Equipped with the world's largest digital camera, the observatory will capture the cosmos in unprecedented depth and detail.

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