World's Largest Camera Completes Treacherous Journey to Chilean Observatory

The $168 million device will enable groundbreaking astronomical research from its new home in the Andes.

The camera traveled from California's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory to the Rubin Observatory in Chile.
A police escort was required to navigate through trucker blockades in Santiago.
The journey involved meticulous planning to protect the camera's fragile components.
Installation on the Rubin Observatory's telescope is expected by late 2024.
The camera will capture images of 20 billion galaxies, aiding research on dark matter and dark energy.