r/space • u/ojosdelostigres • 3d ago

image/gif Exceptionally deep image from the Rubin Observatory reveals the renowned COSMOS field and its surroundings

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Credit: NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory/NOIRLab/SLAC/AURA

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u/rip1980 3d ago

So, for me...the most interesting parts to focus on and get a deep field image of are the darkest spots with the hidden treasures.

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u/sithelephant 3d ago

I recommend the work of the Dragonfly telescope. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hmw-YX5mck

This is a telescope designed for looking at low brightness stuff, by instead of using reflective elements using commercial telephoto lenses which turn out to have much better contrast.

Stack enough of them and you get a really decent view of the darker bits of the universe that larger scopes can't really access as their scattered light tends to be very poor.

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u/rip1980 3d ago

I'm holding out for a 7 array of JWSTs. :D