The future of space photography is here!

In a recent ground-breaking invention, scientists in California have invented the world’s largest digital camera.

 However, it is not just any camera. Specifically designed to capture panoramic images of the sky, the camera  will go on to be developed into a fully-fledged giant Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST).

Different from the rest of the telescopes, the LSST will take one long image of the sky, instead of several smaller ones to get a clear picture of any movements and changes in the heavens.

Developed at Chile, the final assembly of the camera will take place at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, which may require up to two years.

"Right now, every piece of the camera is under construction in various places," said Aaron Roodman, physicist at SLAC.

The sensors responsible for actual capturing of the light from stars are being assembled at Brookhaven National Laboratory. 

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is shepherding the construction of the optical lenses. 

A device for putting different color filters in front of the camera lens is coming from France.

All these parts will come together in two-story tall clean room that was specially built at SLAC for the two-story tall camera.

Moreover the LSST, when finished, will be capable of shooting at 144 megapixels. That's six times more megapixels than a high-end digital camera!