Revolutionary Astronomy with the Vera C. Rubin Observatory: A First Look
August 19, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Embark on a cosmic voyage with NASA Solar System Ambassador (and local Benician!) Katie Berryhill and delve into the captivating discoveries of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory!
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, funded by the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy, will soon begin its Legacy Survey of Space and Time—a decade-long project capturing the most detailed view of the dynamic sky ever undertaken. Using the powerful LSST Camera and Simonyi Survey Telescope, the Rubin Observatory will help scientists explore cosmic mysteries like dark matter, dark energy, near-Earth asteroids, and the formation of galaxies.
Whether you're a lifelong stargazer or just curious about the cosmos, this talk will spark your imagination and deepen your appreciation for the universe above. Come learn a thing about space!