# About the Independent Data Access Centers category

**URL:** <https://www.rubin.community/t/about-the-independent-data-access-centers-category/4363>\
**Category:** Independent Data Access Centers\
**Created:** [September 4, 2020, 2:45am UTC](https://www.rubin.community/t/about-the-independent-data-access-centers-category/4363 "2020-09-04T02:45:25Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 4, 2020, 2:45am UTC](https://www.rubin.community/t/about-the-independent-data-access-centers-category/4363/1 "2020-09-04T02:45:25Z")

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For technical and scientific discussions related to independent data access centers (IDACs) for the Rubin Observatory LSST, including project deliverables, in-kind contributions, and community efforts.

Everyone should feel welcome to participate by posting new Topics and threaded replies. This sub-category will be moderated by Knut Olsen, who will endeavor to ensure no question goes unanswered. Additional motivation for this sub-category is in [this Meta topic](http://www.rubin.community/t/proposed-new-categories-in-science-photometric-redshifts-crowded-fields-and-independent-data-access-centers/4357).

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