Opportunity to prepare for science with Rubin Observatory

On 30 June 2021, the Rubin Observatory will release Data Preview 0 (DP0), the first of three data previews, which will make simulated LSST-like data products available in the Rubin Science Platform (RSP) to Rubin Observatory staff and up to 300 individuals from the science community (“DP0 delegates”). One of Rubin Observatory’s goals for DP0 is to have scientists and students with diverse interests and expertise engage with the RSP and provide feedback.

Everyone is invited to learn more about DP0 and consider participating. Applications to participate will open in early March 2021. The only requirement for participation is to possess Rubin Observatory data rights. As described in the Data Policy, astronomers working in the US and Chile (including students) have data rights, as do named individuals on International Contributor teams. To learn more, please visit the links below.

Links

• Invitation to join: virtual information sessions about Data Preview 0
• Data Preview 0: An early opportunity to prepare for science with Rubin Observatory
• Data Preview 0: The Simulated Data Set from the DESC’s DC2