Dark Energy Camera (DECam) installation. The DECam prime focus cage being raised into position for installation. DECam is used by the Dark Energy Survey (DES) to record red light from distant galaxies, finding large-scale patterns and structure relating to dark energy, the phenomenon that is accelerating the expansion of the universe. Installation of DECam took place in 2012. | |
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