The world's largest reflecting telescope
The world is working together to explore stars and galaxies. HydX is part of the prestigious Vera C. Rubin Observatory project, which will produce a unique picture of the Universe - broader than humans have ever been able to do before.
A state-of-the-art astronomical observatory
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, formerly known as LSST, is the world's largest reflecting telescope. A state-of-the-art astronomical observatory located on the summit of Cerro Pachón in northern Chile. It is named after the pioneering astronomer Vera Rubin, known for her crucial evidence for the existence of dark matter. The observatory was built in Spain and shipped to Chile in 2019, where it was set up in the mountains, about 30 miles north of the capital Santiago. The 3200-megapixel camera in the telescope was installed in March 2025. It is the world's largest digital camera for optical astronomy, photographing the entire accessible sky every few nights.
