Scientists converge to discuss latest findings about the Universe

On July 18, scientists from New England and around the globe will descend on the University of Oxford in England to discuss the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope's Dark Energy Science Collaboration. Participants will explore the latest findings on fascinating topics ranging from the mysterious dark energy that is driving the expansion of the Universe, to the potentially hazardous asteroids that may one day impact the Earth.

The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, or LSST, is a brand new astronomical research facility comprising a massive telescope, camera, and data management system. The goal of the LSST project is to conduct a 10-year survey of the sky to address some of the most pressing questions about the structure and evolution of the universe, and the objects within it.