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We’re thrilled to announce the successful installation of a 11-foot-wide, 1,500-pound glass mirror onto Rubin Observatory on Cerro Pachón in Chile. Capping 20-years of collaboration with Rubin Observatory and L3Harris Technologies, a skilled team from Corning Advanced Optic’s Canton plant manufactured the cutting-edge blank from Corning® ULE® Glass (Ultra-Low Expansion Glass). This technological wonder will provide the deepest view of the universe to date. Read Rubin Observatory’s press release where Advanced Optics leader Claude Echahamian shares more about Corning’s vital role in the observatory: http://ms.spr.ly/6043liZAt. Credit: Rubin Observatory/NSF/AURA/F. Munoz Arancibia & Rubin Obs/NSF/AURA/W. O'Mullane.
Grateful to have so many wonderful collaborators around the world like Corning Incorporated as part of this ambitious observatory!
Congratulations on your accomplishment.
Corning continues to innovate new products for space exploration! Well done Corning AO’s Canton Plant!
Reminds me of my days in Canton. That plant has made most of the largest mirrors in the world. Well done Canton!
This design is so cool！
Wow! It is awesome to be able to see advancements like this which could propel our understanding of the universe. Congratulations!
Such a great project
Best of luck.
Impressive growth in technological advances!
Thrilled to hear about the successful installation of the 11-foot-wide glass mirror at Rubin Observatory! Hats off to Corning Advanced Optics, Rubin Observatory, and L3Harris Technologies for this extraordinary accomplishment. The use of Corning® ULE® Glass promises to deliver unprecedented insights into our universe. Here's to many more groundbreaking discoveries!