Rubin Observatory's first LSST Camera release: 500k galaxies in the COSMOS field
Summary
Rubin Observatory announces the first LSST Camera image release for the COSMOS field as part of Early Data Preview 2 (EDP2), showcasing a deep, co-added view over 3,000 square degrees with the 3.2-gigapixel LSST Camera. The release highlights the dataset's scale (over 500k galaxies and 50k+ stars), ongoing validation, and plans for future data products and public access after a two-year proprietary period. It also underscores Rubin’s collaboration, funding, and the availability of tools like Skyviewer for exploration.