Rubin Observatory's LSSTCam Commissioning Details Filter System and Stray Light

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Published: 2026-07-01
Category: science
Source: arXiv (Preprint)
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Preliminary findings from the commissioning of the LSSTCam at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory have been released. These technical papers detail the performance of the camera's filter exchange system and provide an overview of observations related to stray light. The insights are crucial for understanding the operational aspects and initial performance of the camera, which is vital for the observatory's upcoming Legacy Survey of Space and Time.

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