The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope: Mapping the Cosmos in Six Colors

2023-08-19 23:13:20

Sunday Aug 20, 2023

The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, a milestone in the field of astronomical exploration, will soon become operational. The telescope and associated systems are located on El Penon Peak in the Cerro Pacón Mountains of northern Chile. The LSST (Large Synoptic Survey Telescope) project is expected to be fully operational next year. LSST, which studies cosmic phenomena such as dark energy and dark matter, comets in the Kuiper belt, near-Earth objects, nova and supernova explosions, aims at a complete mapping and comprehensive survey of the Milky Way. LSST will also produce a cosmic film that will present moving images of cosmic phenomena in six colors. The system features the largest and most powerful digital camera telescope, the first reflecting telescope using a tertiary mirror, the most data-gathering accessories, the support of supercomputers, and the help of a worldwide Internet network. The National Science Foundation of America is leading the construction of the telescope. LSST is not only for astronomy researchers, but also for students, amateur astronomers, and anyone with Internet access. can be used. LSST is an optical (visible light) telescope with the largest collecting area ever built. The diameter of the primary mirror of this refracting telescope is 8.4 meters. The 3200 megapixel digital camera used in this is the largest camera ever used in a telescope in the world. While two mirrors are used as reflectors in conventional optical telescopes, LSST uses a tertiary mirror with a diameter of five meters. Due to this, even very faint light sources can be detected by the fineness of the observation field. A synopsis is a complete study of all the features of a subject. The LSST will produce six-color images of the infinite range of celestial phenomena and analyze them through the telescope’s supercomputers to continuously create video footage of the visible universe. It can answer many of the mysteries of astronomy and physics. Why Chile places large optical telescopes far from populated areas to avoid light pollution. LSST is located in Cerro Pacon, a mountain range over 2600 meters above sea level. The dry weather in this region will be avoided to some extent by the obstructions created by the cloudy environment. Chile was also ranked first among the 10 most suitable places on Earth by the siting committee assigned to place the telescope. Read on deshabhimani.com