The Subaru Telescope in Hawaii is adding a new instrument to its arsenal. which will observe the universe through composite eyes
The composite eye will allow Subaru to observe approximately 2,400 objects in space, providing an exceptionally wide field of view. and allows the simultaneous observation of thousands of objects using spectroscopy. Subaru's new instrument will shed light on long-standing questions in astrophysics for researchers. They are important in the formation and evolution of galaxies and the universe in which they reside.
This instrument is the Prime Focus Spectrograph and is one of the key instruments of the next generation of the Subaru Telescope. A spectrograph collects light across the visible and some near-infrared ranges. It will improve telescopes' ability to observe spectra from distant light sources.
“This is just a stepping stone towards the ultimate goal, i.e. continued operations for the long term. Producing unprecedented scientific work and fully share the exciting news from Mauna Kea with the local community,” said Naoyuki Tamura, professor of the Subaru Telescope, at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan in an observatory release.
“The discoveries that will be made with this cutting-edge instrument is something that all Hawaiians can be proud of. To be at the center of such meaningful international cooperation and human endeavors,” Tamura added.
The spectrograph team will launch a large-scale survey of the sky that will take place in about five years. In total, 360 telescope nights will be used to collect data on millions of galaxies and hundreds of thousands of stars. In our galaxy, the Milky Way and Andromeda which is our closest galactic neighbor
Subaru Telescope is always busy. It reveals different aspects. of the universe from the amount of gas in it distant galaxy go to Creepy moths Or launching a rocket over our own world. Last year, Subaru data (specifically observations from the hypersuprime-cam) revealed two very large things. Quasar merger In the early universe But telescopes also show that the Kuiper Belt could be. bigger Than I ever thought In other words The Subaru Telescope is versatile. and balancing duties in space with those closer to home.
Subaru's new compound eye will build on the telescope's legacy. and give it the opportunity to create more history How will spectrographs change our understanding of the universe? to do so You'll have to check out Gizmodo in five years' time when the telescope's sky survey is complete.