The NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory has officially launched its Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST), a groundbreaking 10-year mission set to transform astronomy. The observatory will capture an ultra-detailed, high-definition map of the southern sky, helping scientists study everything from dark matter and dark energy to asteroids, supernovae and distant galaxies.

Rubin observatory launches 10-year cosmic survey to map the universe

The ruined building constituted the largest astronomical observatory ever seen in Egypt in the 6th century BCE. It is located in Kafr Sheikh, which is said to have been famous for stargazing among the ancient Egyptians.

It is almost 2500 years old, and part of it is known as the Temple of the Padharos in Buto.

Earlier, astronomers used to track the motions of the sun and the stars, which was believed to be a trivial part of ancient Egyptian culture.

Ancient history suggests that the Egyptians were recognized as the most proficient and skilled astronomers in the world in primitive times.

The Egyptians established the 365-day calendar, and they even divided the day into 24 hours. They completely mapped out the night sky, forming their own constellations and the zodiac.

<h2>The architecture of the building</h2>

The observatory was built of mud bricks, covering 850 square metres (9,150 square feet), in an L-shape supported by pillars, with an opening in the direction of the sunrise.

Archaeologists from Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities discovered artifacts and paraphernalia associated with the observation of the sky.

The large sloping shadow clock, designed by Egyptians to keep track of time, is known as a sundial. The time was determined by the movement of the shadow and the sun across the sky.

The device included a 4.8-metre course of limestone slabs, on which five flat stone blocks were placed—three vertical and two horizontal. These stones were used for the concept of time.

The large stone clock was found shaped in a circular room, with two circular stones placed in one corner of the north and the south for the observation of time.

Five small rooms were made to keep the observatory tools, while four small mud bricks were used as an observatory tower. One huge space was also found with three walls coated in yellow mortar, on which murals were painted.

<h3>Bronze, terracotta&nbsp;and granite statues found among&nbsp;artifacts</h3>

The artifacts found include bronze statues of Osiris and Nemes, a terracotta statue of the god Bes, and a granite statue from the 26th Dynasty, during the reign of Pharaoh Wahibre Psamtik I. The statue portrays Osiris and is inscribed with the name of the priest Psamtik Seneb, who held the royal seal.

Other artifacts include measuring tools, a faience menat necklace, a faience statue of the god Ptah, faience religious symbols, pottery artifacts, amphora covers made of mortar, and offering tables.

The ruined building constituted the largest astronomical observatory ever seen in Egypt in the 6th century BCE. It is located in Kafr Sheikh, which is said to have been famous for stargazing among the ancient Egyptians.

The ruined building constituted the largest astronomical observatory ever seen in Egypt in the 6th century BCE. It is located in Kafr Sheikh, which is said to have been famous for stargazing among the ancient Egyptians. It is almost 2500 years old, and part of it is known as the Temple of the Padharos in Buto. Earlier, astronomers used to track the motions of the sun and the stars, which was believed to be a trivial part of ancient Egyptian culture. Ancient history suggests that the Egyptians were recognized as the most proficient and skilled astronomers in the world in primitive times. The Egyptians established the 365-day calendar, and they even divided the day into 24 hours. They completely mapped out the night sky, forming their own constellations and the zodiac. The architecture of the building The observatory was built of mud bricks, covering 850 square metres (9,150 square feet), in an L-shape supported by pillars, with an opening in the direction of the sunrise. Archaeologists from Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities discovered artifacts and paraphernalia associated with the observation of the sky. The large sloping shadow clock, designed by Egyptians to keep track of time, is known as a sundial. The time was determined by the movement of the shadow and the sun across the sky. The device included a 4.8-metre course of limestone slabs, on which five flat stone blocks were placed—three vertical and two horizontal. These stones were used for the concept of time. The large stone clock was found shaped in a circular room, with two circular stones placed in one corner of the north and the south for the observation of time. Five small rooms were made to keep the observatory tools, while four small mud bricks were used as an observatory tower. One huge space was also found with three walls coated in yellow mortar, on which murals were painted. Bronze, terracotta and granite statues found among artifacts The artifacts found include bronze statues of Osiris and Nemes, a terracotta statue of the god Bes, and a granite statue from the 26th Dynasty, during the reign of Pharaoh Wahibre Psamtik I. The statue portrays Osiris and is inscribed with the name of the priest Psamtik Seneb, who held the royal seal. Other artifacts include measuring tools, a faience menat necklace, a faience statue of the god Ptah, faience religious symbols, pottery artifacts, amphora covers made of mortar, and offering tables.

Amazing ancient astronomical observatory discovered in Egypt

NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has been quite instrumental in helping astronomers understand how stars are being produced. Researchers say that Westerlund 1 is the closest "super" star cluster to Earth.

According to astronomers, most of the star formations take place in clusters. About 10 million years ago, the Milky Way produced stars in large numbers but this has reduced gradually.

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Although our galaxy contains very few super star clusters, the ones that do provide crucial information about the previous period when the majority of the stars in our galaxy evolved. With a mass of 50,000–100,000 Suns, Westerlund 1 is the largest of the Milky Way's surviving mega star clusters. With a distance of almost 13,000 light-years, it is also the nearest super star cluster to Earth.

EWOCS, The Extended Westerlund 1 and 2 Open Clusters Survey is a project run by astronomers at the Italian National Institute of Astrophysics in Palermo. As a part of the project, they monitored Westerlund 1 for roughly a period of 12 days.

<h2>More about Westerlund 1</h2>

NASA's Chandra and Hubble space telescopes have provided crucial information about this super star cluster.

"The X-rays detected by Chandra show young stars (mostly represented as white and pink) as well as diffuse heated gas throughout the cluster (coloured pink, green, and blue, in order of increasing temperatures for the gas)," said NASA's official website.

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Westerlund 1 is one of the oldest star clusters to exist and is thus helpful for astronomers to understand the evolution of stars and study them in detail. The EWOCS project has been successful in capturing roughly 6,000 X-ray sources, including stars that have a lower mass than the sun as well.

One of the discoveries made by Chandra is that 1,075 stars are crammed into the core of Westerlund 1 at a distance of four light-years.

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Since only a few super star clusters are left in the galaxy, they are an important source of information for astronomers to study how they came into existence. NASA's advanced technology like the Chandra helps with the same.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has been quite instrumental in helping astronomers understand how stars are being produced. Researchers say that Westerlund 1 is the closest "super" star cluster to Earth.

NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has been quite instrumental in helping astronomers understand how stars are being produced. Researchers say that Westerlund 1 is the closest "super" star cluster to Earth. According to astronomers, most of the star formations take place in clusters. About 10 million years ago, the Milky Way produced stars in large numbers but this has reduced gradually. Also read | Milky Way collided with another galaxy, shredded and devoured it years ago Although our galaxy contains very few super star clusters, the ones that do provide crucial information about the previous period when the majority of the stars in our galaxy evolved. With a mass of 50,000–100,000 Suns, Westerlund 1 is the largest of the Milky Way's surviving mega star clusters. With a distance of almost 13,000 light-years, it is also the nearest super star cluster to Earth. EWOCS, The Extended Westerlund 1 and 2 Open Clusters Survey is a project run by astronomers at the Italian National Institute of Astrophysics in Palermo. As a part of the project, they monitored Westerlund 1 for roughly a period of 12 days. More about Westerlund 1 NASA's Chandra and Hubble space telescopes have provided crucial information about this super star cluster. "The X-rays detected by Chandra show young stars (mostly represented as white and pink) as well as diffuse heated gas throughout the cluster (coloured pink, green, and blue, in order of increasing temperatures for the gas)," said NASA's official website. Watch | Elon Musk lauds Indian-origin engineer Ashok Elluswamy as Tesla's autopilot pioneer Westerlund 1 is one of the oldest star clusters to exist and is thus helpful for astronomers to understand the evolution of stars and study them in detail. The EWOCS project has been successful in capturing roughly 6,000 X-ray sources, including stars that have a lower mass than the sun as well. One of the discoveries made by Chandra is that 1,075 stars are crammed into the core of Westerlund 1 at a distance of four light-years. Also read | Scientists for first time spot alien-type creatures living in darkest depths of our ocean Since only a few super star clusters are left in the galaxy, they are an important source of information for astronomers to study how they came into existence. NASA's advanced technology like the Chandra helps with the same. (With inputs from agencies)

NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory captures 'super' star cluster near Earth

China launched a solar exploration satellite into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China on Sunday. The Advanced Space-based Solar Observatory (ASO-S) was launched aboard a Long March-2D rocket and entered its preset orbit successfully.

China launches space-based observatory to unravel the Sun's secrets

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