The Vera C. Rubin Observatory does not appear to have a direct "Adopt a Star" program associated with it for naming stars. The observatory is a research facility that will conduct the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST), cataloging billions of celestial objects.
However, there are other ways to get involved with the Rubin Observatory's work and a separate, independent star-adoption program that supports astronomy research:
1. Participation with Vera C. Rubin Observatory
While you can't officially "adopt a star" through the observatory itself, you can actively participate in its scientific mission:
* Citizen Science: The Rubin Observatory has partnered with Zooniverse, the largest platform for online citizen science. This is where the public can help contribute to cutting-edge astronomy and astrophysics discoveries by working on projects that will utilize Rubin data.
* Link: Get Involved in Rubin Research (Citizen Science)
* Public Engagement: The observatory's Education and Public Outreach (EPO) program will offer tools and activities for the public to engage with and explore the data from the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST).
* Link: Vera Rubin Observatory Main Website
* Link: Participate with Rubin Observatory
2. Independent "Adopt a Star" Program
There is a separate, independent Nonprofit Adopt a Star program that supports astronomy research, which may be what you are looking for. This program allows you to dedicate a name to a star in their public database.
* Nonprofit Adopt a Star: This organization allows you to choose and dedicate a name to a star (e.g., Target Star, Double Star, Planetary System) and provides a certificate. The funds from this program support a team of astronomers using NASA space telescopes.
* Link: Nonprofit Adopt a Star - Supports Astronomy Research
You can find out more about the Rubin Observatory's mission, including their first images, in this video: FIRST IMAGES | NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory.
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