This Massive Mountain Top Camera Is Going to be the Biggest in the World (6 pics)

Posted in       5 Oct 2015       5012       GALLERY VIEW

This 3.2 billion pixel camera is named the LSST, or the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope and it is currently being built in the mountains of Chile, in the foothills of the Andes. This giant camera combines a telescope, mirror, camera, data system, and survey technology and the project is set for completion in 2019.

The LSST will record the ENTIRE visible nighttime sky twice a week, taking over 800 panoramic pictures per night.

From these photos it will make an animated 3D map of the universe that will allow us to analyze the solar system in a new way, including studying dark matter and learning more about our home, the Milky Way.

It will be able to cover 10 square degrees of sky, which is 40 times the size of the moon. The camera will focus on taking photos at night, and will be able to capture billions of objects that are too faint to be seen with the naked eye.

Luckily, the 3D maps will be available to the public online each night as it captures the sky.


0   Comments ?
27353641acute
belayclappingdance3dashdirol
drinksfoolgirl_craygirl_devilgirl_witch
goodgreenheartJC-LOLJC_doubledown
JC_OMG_signkisslaughingman_in_lmocking
mr47_04musicokroflsarcastic
sm_80tonguevishenka_33vomitwassat
yahooshoot

Archives

2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
0000

How to comment

•    Don't insult other visitors. Offensive comments will be deleted without warning.

•    Comments are accepted in English only.

•    No swearing words in comments, otherwise such comments will be censored.

•    Your nickname and avatar are randomly selected. If you don't post comments for 7 days, they both are reset.

•    To choose another avatar, click the ‘Random avatar’ link.

random_banner_1