The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is inching closer to construction completeness each day. First light is expected in early 2025 and will be accompanied by a big media splash. We will be facilitating one day or two days with overnight stay media access to the summit facility during a two month period starting early 2025. In order to prepare well for this we are soliciting expressions of interest from the media. Rubin Observatory has designed an experiential tour of the summit that includes seeing first hand the top speed at which the telescope slews, dome movement, control room presentations as well subject matter experts to answer questions and give on-the-record interviews. Please note these trips will need to be self funded.
Fill this form to let us know if you would be interested in a one or two day summit visit - it will help us with our planning.
If you have questions please take a look at this FAQ page but if you still have questions feel free to ask. If you could complete the by end of August that would be great, however the form will remain open. Expressing interest will by no means be a binding commitment for either side and not completing the form now does not mean that you won't be able to sign up later.
The information submitted on this form will be stored on our password protected google drive and only available to the Rubin Communications team. You many contact communications-team@lists.lsst.org to request removal of your information or with any questions about this form.
