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Mapping the Solar System Like Never Before
NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s 3D Orbitviewer
Rubin discoveries (so far)
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Great performance on most devices with rich visuals
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Detailed discovery
Detailed textures and increased object count for deeper exploration
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Maximum fidelity
Maximum detail with complete celestial catalog for the ultimate experience
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You can adjust your exploration mode later in the settings menu
Choose Your First Tour
Not sure where to start? Take a guided tour to explore objects in the Solar System and Rubin’s role in studying them.
Onboarding wizard
Choose what to see! Select types of objects, filter by brightness, and search for specific objects.
Play orbits forward or backward with the slider, or jump to a specific date and time using the calendar.
Reset your view to center, zoom in or out, or go full screen.
Share your current view with a link or a screenshot of your current view. Open the hamburger menu for Orbitviewer info.
Explore our collection of guided tours that highlight different objects of interest in the Solar System.
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