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Rubin Observatory is rocking The Vera C. Rubin Observatory sits on a mountain peak in Chile. The observatory will soon begin real-time monitoring of the entire southern sky. Credit: RubinObs/NOIRLab/SLAC/NSF/DOE/AURA/P. Horalek (Institute of Physics in Opava) February 24 was the date a new information pipeline began for astronomers around the world. Their computers received a deluge of cosmic notifications — 800,000 alerts about new asteroids, supernovae, and other noteworthy changes in the night sky. The discoveries were made by the Simonyi Survey Telescope at the NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile and distributed globally within about two minutes. Those notifications began the observatory’s Alert Production Pipeline, software developed at the University of Washington (UW) that may eventually produce up to seven million alerts per night. “Rubin’s alert system was designed to allow anyone to identify interesting astronomical events with enough notice to rapidly obtain time-critical follow-up observations,” said Eric Bellm, a research associate professor of astronomy at the UW who leads the Alert Production Pipeline Group for the Rubin Observatory. “Rubin will survey the sky at an unprecedented scale and allow us to find the most rare and unusual objects in the universe. We can’t wait to see the exciting science that comes from these data.” ## **A 10-year survey is coming** Sending out these alerts is one of the final steps before Rubin Observatory launches its Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) later this year. During the LSST, Rubin will scan the Southern Hemisphere sky each night for 10 years to capture visible changes. To do that, it will use the largest digital camera ever built. In the LSST’s first year, Rubin is expected to capture images of more objects than all other optical observatories combined. Ever. The alert pipeline was developed by a team of researchers and software developers in the UW’s astronomy department. The team spent the past decade working with other data management teams around the country to figure out how to process the 10 terabytes of images that Rubin will produce every night. “Enabling real-time discovery on such a massive data stream has required years of technical innovation in image processing algorithms, databases and data orchestration. We’re thrilled to continue the UW’s legacy of excellence in data-driven science.” Bellm said. ## **Alert!** Each alert signals something that’s changed in the sky since Rubin last looked. By receiving them, scientists may catch supernovae in their earliest moments, discover and track possible Earth-threatening asteroids, and spot rare interstellar objects moving through the solar system. “The discoveries reported in these alerts reflect the power of NSF-DOE Rubin Observatory as a tool for astrophysics and the importance of sustained federal support,” said Kathy Turner, program manager in the High Energy Physics program in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. “Rubin Observatory’s groundbreaking capabilities are revealing untold astrophysical treasures and expanding scientists’ access to the ever-changing cosmos.” Every 40 seconds each night, Rubin captures a new region of the sky. It then sends the data from Chile to the U.S. Data Facility at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in California for initial processing. There, it’s compared to a template made from previous images of the same region to detect variations. With every change, the system generates a public alert within two minutes. “The scale and speed of the alerts are unprecedented,” says Hsin-Fang Chiang, a SLAC software developer leading operations for data processing at the USDF. “After generating hundreds of thousands of test alerts in the last few months, we are now able to say, within minutes, with each image, ‘Here is everything. Go.’” Finally, Rubin’s alerts are public, meaning anyone — researchers, students, or citizen scientists — can access and explore them.

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Rubin Observatory is rocking The Vera C. Rubin Observatory sits on a mountain peak in Chile. The observatory will soon begin real-time monitoring of the entire southern sky. Credit: RubinObs/NOIRLab/SLAC/NSF/DOE/AURA/P. Horalek (Institute of Physics in Opava) February 24 was the date a new information pipeline began for astronomers around the world. Their computers received a deluge of cosmic notifications — 800,000 alerts about new asteroids, supernovae, and other noteworthy changes in the night sky. The discoveries were made by the Simonyi Survey Telescope at the NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile and distributed globally within about two minutes. Those notifications began the observatory’s Alert Production Pipeline, software developed at the University of Washington (UW) that may eventually produce up to seven million alerts per night. “Rubin’s alert system was designed to allow anyone to identify interesting astronomical events with enough notice to rapidly obtain time-critical follow-up observations,” said Eric Bellm, a research associate professor of astronomy at the UW who leads the Alert Production Pipeline Group for the Rubin Observatory. “Rubin will survey the sky at an unprecedented scale and allow us to find the most rare and unusual objects in the universe. We can’t wait to see the exciting science that comes from these data.” ## **A 10-year survey is coming** Sending out these alerts is one of the final steps before Rubin Observatory launches its Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) later this year. During the LSST, Rubin will scan the Southern Hemisphere sky each night for 10 years to capture visible changes. To do that, it will use the largest digital camera ever built. In the LSST’s first year, Rubin is expected to capture images of more objects than all other optical observatories combined. Ever. The alert pipeline was developed by a team of researchers and software developers in the UW’s astronomy department. The team spent the past decade working with other data management teams around the country to figure out how to process the 10 terabytes of images that Rubin will produce every night. “Enabling real-time discovery on such a massive data stream has required years of technical innovation in image processing algorithms, databases and data orchestration. We’re thrilled to continue the UW’s legacy of excellence in data-driven science.” Bellm said. ## **Alert!** Each alert signals something that’s changed in the sky since Rubin last looked. By receiving them, scientists may catch supernovae in their earliest moments, discover and track possible Earth-threatening asteroids, and spot rare interstellar objects moving through the solar system. “The discoveries reported in these alerts reflect the power of NSF-DOE Rubin Observatory as a tool for astrophysics and the importance of sustained federal support,” said Kathy Turner, program manager in the High Energy Physics program in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. “Rubin Observatory’s groundbreaking capabilities are revealing untold astrophysical treasures and expanding scientists’ access to the ever-changing cosmos.” Every 40 seconds each night, Rubin captures a new region of the sky. It then sends the data from Chile to the U.S. Data Facility at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in California for initial processing. There, it’s compared to a template made from previous images of the same region to detect variations. With every change, the system generates a public alert within two minutes. “The scale and speed of the alerts are unprecedented,” says Hsin-Fang Chiang, a SLAC software developer leading operations for data processing at the USDF. “After generating hundreds of thousands of test alerts in the last few months, we are now able to say, within minutes, with each image, ‘Here is everything. Go.’” Finally, Rubin’s alerts are public, meaning anyone — researchers, students, or citizen scientists — can access and explore them.

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The University Observatory (Observatoriet) in Frogner, Norway Free tours are regularly arranged at this 1833 observatory right behind Solli plass (check the official website). Although the observatory is today in the heart of Oslo, at the time of its construction the building would have dominated its surroundings; in fact, the observatory predates the 1849 completion of the royal palace. Designed by Christian Grosch (who also designed the University buildings on Karl Johans gate, as well as Oslo stock exchange), the observatory combined a professors residence with cutting edge observational equipment. Today the interior is beautifully preserved, and museum displays on the inside showcase maps and observational equipment used on site.

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Meton's Observatory in Athina, Greece Meton, an ancient Greek astronomer who lived in Athens during the 5th century B.C., is best known for developing the Metonic cycle (although this was also known to the Babylonians). Also known as the _enneadecaeteris_ , or "19 years" in ancient Greek, the cycle is based on the fact that 235 lunar months are almost equal to 19 solar years. Since 235 equals 19 times 12 plus another seven months, by adding one extra lunar month seven times during a 19-year cycle, a calendar can be created that closely follows both the lunar phases and __ the solar seasons. Such calendars are called lunisolar. Examples include the Jewish Calendar, used today predominantly for religious observances, and the Christian Orthodox Church calendar, used to calculate the date of Easter. In contrast, the calendar many people are more familiar with—the Gregorian calendar—is a solar __ one that follows only the seasons of the year, not the phases of the moon. As such, when we specify, for example, the 15th of January, we immediately know which season it is but have no idea what phase the moon is in that day. A lunisolar calendar, on the other hand, would, within a degree of accuracy, indicate both the season and the lunar phase. The lunar phases were fundamental to ancient Athenians, as they defined the timing of their festivals. Behind the ancient podium on the Hill of the Pnyx, where Athenians once held their popular assemblies, visitors will find the site where Meton and his assistant Euctemon made their astronomical observations 2,500 years ago. The two astronomers were particularly interested in observing the sunrise at the summer solstice, which enabled them to establish the Metonic cycle. If you are lucky enough to be there on this important day, you'll notice that the sun rises from the peak of mount Lycabettus. Interestingly, on the shortest day of the year—the winter solstice—the sun rises from the summit of Hymettus. And, at the equinoxes, when day and night are of equal length, it rises from behind the Acropolis. It seems as if Meton knew exactly where to position his observatory!

Guajara Observatory in Tenerife, Spain Astronomical observatories are found on mountain tops because the weather is much better there. However, this was not always known. The observatory on the peak of the Guajara was built to prove this. Historical observatories are often found at the edges, or even in the middle of cities. Often moving away only to avoid light pollution. However, as time progressed and instruments became better, a need arose for more stable and reliable weather conditions. Newton had already predicted that mountains would be the best place for such buildings in the late 17th century, but there was no need and interest in confirming this claim until the mid-19th century. The person to first attempt mountain observations was the Scottish Charles Piazzi Smyth, who came to Tenerife in 1856 and brought his equipment to the island’s third-highest peak. The observations were an astounding success, and a rush to build on mountains started soon after. The observatory was a simple construction made from rocks to block the wind, and a tarp to give cover. It was abandoned after the observations, but resettled later to photograph Halley's comet. During this setup, part of the structure was knocked down to expand it and include a dark room to develop photographic plates. After this the observatory was truly abandoned, but new and more advanced buildings started popping up in the neighboring Teide observatory. Today the site is a protected monument, commemorating the astronomical history of the island. Not much is left of the observatory, but one can still see its foundations and read about it from a sign. The view is also amazing.

Oct. 21, 1897: Yerkes Observatory is dedicated In 1892, George Ellery Hale, a professor of astrophysics at the University of Chicago, convinced the university president to acquire two 40-inch telescope lens blanks. With funding from Charles Yerkes, a Chicago mass-transit tycoon looking to refurbish his image, Hale spearheaded the creation of an observatory to house the Great Refractor made with these blanks.Continue reading "Oct. 21, 1897: Yerkes Observatory is dedicated" The post Oct. 21, 1897: Yerkes Observatory is dedicated appeared first on Astronomy Magazine.

Oct. 21, 1897: Yerkes Observatory is dedicated In 1892, George Ellery Hale, a professor of astrophysics at the University of Chicago, convinced the university president to acquire two 40-inch telescope lens blanks. With funding from Charles Yerkes, a Chicago mass-transit tycoon looking to refurbish his image, Hale spearheaded the creation of an observatory to house the Great Refractor made with these blanks.Continue reading "Oct. 21, 1897: Yerkes Observatory is dedicated" The post Oct. 21, 1897: Yerkes Observatory is dedicated appeared first on Astronomy Magazine.

Oct. 21, 1897: Yerkes Observatory is dedicated In 1892, George Ellery Hale, a professor of astrophysics at the University of Chicago, convinced the university president to acquire two 40-inch telescope lens blanks. With funding from Charles Yerkes, a Chicago mass-transit tycoon looking to refurbish his image, Hale spearheaded the creation of an observatory to house the Great Refractor made with these blanks.Continue reading "Oct. 21, 1897: Yerkes Observatory is dedicated" The post Oct. 21, 1897: Yerkes Observatory is dedicated appeared first on Astronomy Magazine.

Oct. 21, 1897: Yerkes Observatory is dedicated In 1892, George Ellery Hale, a professor of astrophysics at the University of Chicago, convinced the university president to acquire two 40-inch telescope lens blanks. With funding from Charles Yerkes, a Chicago mass-transit tycoon looking to refurbish his image, Hale spearheaded the creation of an observatory to house the Great Refractor made with these blanks.Continue reading "Oct. 21, 1897: Yerkes Observatory is dedicated" The post Oct. 21, 1897: Yerkes Observatory is dedicated appeared first on Astronomy Magazine.

Oct. 21, 1897: Yerkes Observatory is dedicated In 1892, George Ellery Hale, a professor of astrophysics at the University of Chicago, convinced the university president to acquire two 40-inch telescope lens blanks. With funding from Charles Yerkes, a Chicago mass-transit tycoon looking to refurbish his image, Hale spearheaded the creation of an observatory to house the Great Refractor made with these blanks.Continue reading "Oct. 21, 1897: Yerkes Observatory is dedicated" The post Oct. 21, 1897: Yerkes Observatory is dedicated appeared first on Astronomy Magazine.

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We're on a paved plateau high up in the mountains under a sky of blindingly bright, vibrant blue. Our view to the distant peaks of the dry mountain ranges is blocked by four large structures here. Three of them are observatories: white block buildings topped with domes, each with a thick ridge on its curved surface indicating where it can be opened after rotation for viewing purposes. The observatories on the right and in the centre are the larger two and can be fully seen while the one to the left is smaller and behind two large shipping containers, only its dome peeking out over the top. Leftmost of all is a smaller observatory structure just in front of the containers, shaped like a large 20-sided die mounted on a platform reached by a ladder. It feels quiet and cool here.

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Some of the many #observatories at Cerro-Tololo in Chile when we visited in 2019.

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David Dunlap Observatory in Richmond Hill, Ontario When exploring the nooks and crannies of the bustling town of Richmond Hill, many folks overlook this small wooded park near the town's outskirts that houses a historic observatory. This massive white dome used to be the second-largest telescope in the world when it was built in 1935, and remains the largest in Canada. From 1935 to 2007, the observatory was at the forefront of astronomical discoveries, notably Thomas Bolton's 1972 work confirming the existence of a black hole in the Cygnus X-1 system. Since then, its been designated a National Historic Site by the federal government and hosts yearly astronomy programs and events, offering visitors public astronomy nights, educational programs, and hands-on activities, including a viewing through the observatory's 74-inch telescope. The complex is made up of two incredible buildings, the observatory and the administration building. Both structures are worth exploring, but the admin building is the real eye-catcher with its beautiful stonework and triple-domed roof. Overall, this location is a pleasure to visit, not only for its incredible history, but also for its beautiful architecture.

Tired as anything but I couldn't resist. Who wouldn't want a photograph inside a telescope. #voorheesnj #telescopes #space #nasa #njaa #observatories #paulrobinsonobservatory

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Cannon and City Observatory, Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK 29.06.2006
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UH telescope on Maunakea earns global honor The UH 88 telescope designated as an IEEE Milestone, a significant honor spotlighting innovations that changed the world. The post UH telescope on Maunak...

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