In 2025, Rubin's 3.2-billion-pixel camera in Chile began watching the universe. 1 year later, it can trigger 7 million alerts a night in 40 seconds

Every forty seconds, the Vera Rubin Observatory captures fresh images of the sky, thanks to its state-of-the-art camera and data processing capabilities that yield millions of alerts each night. Launched on June 30, 2026, this ten-year survey underscores the importance of repeated observations in unveiling changes and breakthroughs. By continuously tracking the southern sky, it showcases the dynamic universe unfolding before our eyes.