Galaxies SIG Seminar, 3 Nov 2026

Galaxies Science Interest Group and the New Deep Field Vision

NASA's Galaxies Science Interest Group (Galaxies SIG) continues its seminar series bringing together researchers dedicated to studying the distant universe. Scheduled for 3 November 2026, the upcoming seminar will focus on the Roman eXtreme Deep Field (RXDF), an initiative that represents a key step forward for future space-based observations. Invited speaker Haojing Yan will present the framework and potential of this critical endeavor to the wider astronomical community.

Scope of the Roman eXtreme Deep Field Project

The central topic of the presentation, the Roman eXtreme Deep Field (RXDF), represents an ambitious deep survey strategy designed to peer into the remote and early cosmos. The seminar will outline what the project is, what it will do, and how its observational design leverages upcoming space telescope capabilities. Haojing Yan will detail the conceptual structure of the dataset and how it aims to advance our understanding of faint and distant galactic populations.

Implications for Future Extragalactic Studies

The RXDF initiative is designed to build upon previous deep field efforts, granting astronomers the ability to study galactic evolution across cosmic time with an expanded observational perspective. This seminar will provide a valuable forum for evaluating current galaxy formation models and preparing future analytical pipelines. Researchers will have the opportunity to directly explore the scientific scope and observational planning underpinning the Roman deep field program.