Doing big science takes big effort and big cooperation. Building and installing one of the world's largest digital cameras to conduct the most extensive galaxy survey to date requires scientists and manufacturers from across the globe.
The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, which will plumb a bigger volume of the universe than any survey before it, isn't just a challenge for astronomers. It also requires the expertise of high-energy physicists, who play key roles in advancing the flourishing field of survey astronomy.
