Who Gets to Discover the Unknown - The Rubin LSST Ecosystem and the Future on the Cosmic Frontier

Explore the groundbreaking Rubin Observatory's Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) and its potential to revolutionize our understanding of the cosmos in this compelling talk by Larry Gladney from Yale University. Delve into the accelerating expansion of the universe and how the LSST's decade-long survey will provide the deepest, widest view of the optical-NIR universe ever captured. Learn about the LSST Discovery Alliance (LSST-DA) and its mission to support scientists, enable inclusive access to data, and foster excellence in cosmology and astrophysics. Discover how this cosmic survey will map the Milky Way, inventory our Solar System, and uncover new optical transients, potentially revealing previously unknown phenomena. Gain insights into how you can participate in LSST science and contribute to unlocking the mysteries of the universe.