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1. General Information

FAQ Field: 

What will Rubin Observatory and its Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) observe?

Rubin Observatory will produce the deepest, widest, image of the Universe. To find out what Rubin will observe in detail see the Observing Strategy and key numbers.

What are the key science goals of Rubin Observatory?

Rubin Observatory is designed to achieve multiple scientific goals from a single survey. The four primary scientific drivers of Rubin Observatory are:

  • Understanding Dark Energy and the nature of Dark Matter,
  • Cataloging the Solar System
  • Exploring the Transient and Variable Sky
  • Exploring the Milky Way Structure & Formation

 

Where do I find the most recent info on construction status?

This is available as a monthly update.  

Where can I find information about Rubin Observatory?

Please see the Rubin Observatory Digest for Rubin Observatory news.

Financial support for Rubin Observatory comes from the National Science Foundation (NSF) through Cooperative Agreement No. 1258333, the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science under Contract No. DE-AC02-76SF00515, and private funding raised by the LSST Corporation. The NSF-funded Rubin Observatory Project Office for construction was established as an operating center under management of the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA).  The DOE-funded effort to build the Rubin Observatory LSST Camera (LSSTCam) is managed by the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC).
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 to promote the progress of science. NSF supports basic research and people to create knowledge that transforms the future.
NSF and DOE will continue to support Rubin Observatory in its Operations phase. They will also provide support for scientific research with LSST data.   




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