Cosmic Treasure Chest: Unveiling the Universe with Rubin Observatory - Dorrance DOME After Hours
Dates and Times
- Thursday, Apr 16, 2026 4pm
- Thursday, Apr 16, 2026 5pm
- Thursday, Apr 23, 2026 4pm
- Thursday, Apr 23, 2026 5pm
Location
Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington St
Details
Step into a new era of sky-watching in the Dorrance DOME as the NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory unveils its first images and discoveries—from sweeping nebula mosaics and galaxy swarms to thousands of newly found asteroids captured in just hours. Join us on this live, presenter-led journey as we decode how Rubin’s 3,200-megapixel camera will create the highest resolution timelapse of the Universe ever produced, transforming how we find supernovae, near-Earth asteroids, and clues about the very fabric of existence. Tickets for the Dorrance DOME start at $14 plus admission.
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Educational
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Science