We are thrilled to invite you to a special celebration marking a new chapter in astronomy: Rubin Observatory’s First Look and exciting new era of discoveries at the University of Washington! Join us on June 26th at 7:00 p.m. at Kane Hall. Register here.

This milestone represents over two decades of dedication and collaboration from the global Rubin community. We are especially proud to honor the University of Washington Rubin Team, whose leadership and involvement as one of four founding institutions, have been instrumental in bringing this vision to life.

The DiRAC Institute is thrilled to host this event, celebrating UW’s pivotal role and inviting the Seattle community to share in the excitement of discoveries to come.

This is more than an astronomy event — it’s a celebration of human curiosity, collaboration, and imagination. Whether you’re a student, researcher, space enthusiast, or simply someone who looks up at the night sky in wonder, you’re invited to be a part of this historic moment.