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Rubin Observatory is ready to revolutionize astronomy
A new satellite space race is blocking our view of the stars
Star Talk Promo with Professor Zeljko Ivezic

Going Deep on the Vera Rubin Observatory, with Željko Ivezić

Going deep on the Vera Rubin Observatory, with eljko Ivezi
Our solar system has a new mysterious visitor what is it?
UW telescope in Chile reveals thousands of new asteroids
Seattle astronomers celebrate new photos from the Rubin Observatory
UW event unveils new wonders of the night sky
UW astronomers help power up telescope featuring worlds largest digital camera to map the night sky
Rubin Observatory makes its debut and registers first discoveries
UW helps bring the cosmos into focus as the Vera C. Rubin Observatory unveils a new glimpse into the solar system
UW helps bring the cosmos into focus as the Vera C. Rubin Observatory unveils a new glimpse into the solar system
Vera Rubin telescope quickly found 1,200 new asteroids
Satellite streaks: Can the huge new Vera Rubin Observatory function in the megaconstellation age?
Rubin Observatory

A New Era of Cosmic Discovery with the Rubin Observatory

Simulation predicts a bonanza of solar system discoveries
Millions of new solar system objects to be found and ‘filmed in technicolor’ – studies predict
Millions of new solar system objects to be found and filmed in technicolor studies predict
Max Frissell in the UW Planetarium, with the starry "sky" visible behind him.
Tracking Comets, and Other Celestial Adventures
ArtSci Roundup: May 2025
ArtSci People & Research in the Media: Winter Quarter Roundup
Pacific Indigenous Astrophysics UW Study Abroad

Expanding Our Educational Horizons

Research Breaking New Boundaries

Simonyi Survey Telescope Dedication: From left to right; Zeljko Ivezic, Director of Rubin Construction; Andrew Connolly, Director of the eScience Institute at the University of Washington; Bob Blum, Director of Rubin Observatory Operations; Victor Krabbendam, Project Manager for Rubin Construction; Beth Willman, Chief Executive Officer for the LSST Discovery Alliance; Andrew Baker, AURA Board Vice-Chair Charles Simonyi; Alejandra Voigt, Vice President and Head of Mission for AURA Observatory in Chile; Kathy

A New Era in Survey Science

Bethlee Lindor: Ph.D. candidate in Astronomy

Graduate Student Spotlight: Bethlee Lindor

Arianna Long: Assistant Professor of Astronomy

Faculty Spotlight: Professor Arianna Long

Supporting Our UW Astronomy Community

UW Planetarium

Public Outreach