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Tech Now S1E8 — Rubin Observatory: Mapping the Universe
Tech Now•Season 1•Episode 8

Rubin Observatory: Mapping the Universe

Jun 7, 202524 min
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The world's largest telescope is opening in Chile's Atacama Desert. Ione Wells has behind the scenes access to the Rubin Observatory, which will give scientists a closer look at stars and galaxies far beyond our solar system. Paul Carter visits an Amazon warehouse introducing a new

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Episode Summary

"Rubin Observatory: Mapping the Universe" is episode 8 of Tech Now season 1. It aired on June 7, 2025.

Next: E9 · Chile’s Lost ChildrenBest of Season 1