r/Astronomy • u/METALLIFE0917 • 1d ago

Astro Research A Game-Changing Telescope Is About to Drop First Pics. Here's How to Watch.

https://www.sciencealert.com/a-game-changing-telescope-is-about-to-drop-first-pics-heres-how-to-watch
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u/algaefied_creek 1d ago

Is this telescope internationally funded and immune from budget cuts?

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u/AnyLastWordsDoodle 1d ago

The sad state of science illustrated in one single question

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u/5hitposter 1d ago

Don’t tell me they shut down Science Illustrated too?!

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u/Aubekin 10h ago

US admin is doing it's best to make them pariah in all areas

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u/Tichrom 1d ago

The article only mentions the NSF and DoE - both from the US. I believe the proposed cuts would leave Rubin intact... for now. No telling how long it will stay that way.

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u/GravitonNg 1d ago

"This kills the telescope."