‘We have a telescope!’ Rubin Observatory construction team installs its huge mirror

October 11, 2024 | GeekWire | Alan Boyle

The Simonyi Survey Telescope now has its mirrors and a camera in place. (Credit: Rubin Observatory)

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s 8.4-meter Simonyi Survey Telescope in Chile has now been equipped with all three of its mirrors, plus a camera for good measure.