What aspect of the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope are astronomers most excited about?

A. It will be the first telescope capable of producing real-time video.
B. It will house one of the world’s largest cameras.
C. It will be located in the most remote area of the globe.
D. It can be powered by large solar panels.

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B. It will house one of the world’s largest cameras.

Astronomers are particularly excited about the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (now known as the Vera C. Rubin Observatory) because it will be equipped with an exceptionally large camera that can capture wide-field images of the night sky, allowing for unprecedented surveys and discoveries in astronomy.