Rubin Data Preview

Dear CASCA members,

We are pleased to invite members of the Canadian astronomy community to a tutorial and hands-on session on accessing and working with data from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory's Data Preview 2 (DP2), hosted by the Canadian Data Intensive Astrophysics Platform (CanDIAPL).

The session will introduce participants to the tools available for accessing and analysing Rubin data, including the Rubin Science Platform (RSP), CANFAR and tools developed by the CanDIAPL team.

Event details:

Date: November 11, 2026

Time: 11:00–2:00 PM Eastern

Format: Hybrid (online and in person; Toronto’s Western conference centre)

Zoom link: https://utoronto.zoom.us/j/81173654306 

Zoom pass: 711094

Programme

Introduction to Rubin, CanDIAPL, and CANFAR

Accessing Rubin DP2 data: A practical introduction to obtaining data rights, accessing the Rubin Science Platform, exploring data through visualisation tools, and working with Rubin data in Jupyter notebooks.

CanDIAPL tool demonstrations: Short presentations showcasing tools and services being developed by CanDIAPL, and how they can support science with Rubin data.

Hands-on exploration: An opportunity to work directly with DP2 data, try example exercises, and get help from experienced users and developers.

Who should attend?

The session is open to members of the Canadian astronomy community with Rubin Data rights. No prior experience with Rubin data or the Rubin Science Platform is required. Participants with prior experience are encouraged to share their experiences, questions, and insights during the session.

If you don't currently have data rights but are interested in getting them please use the following Google Form

Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop for the hands-on activities. We will provide instructions for setting up access to the relevant platforms ahead of the event.

We look forward to seeing you there!

CanDIAPL Organizing Team