The AGEL Survey team has just announced their second major data release—AGEL DR2—unveiling 138 confirmed strong gravitational lenses, up from 77 in their 2022 release. This diverse sample spans galaxy-scale to group and cluster lenses, including striking Einstein rings and rare systems like double-source plane lenses, which are especially valuable for cosmology.

These lenses were first flagged by machine learning in DES and DECaLS imaging, with an impressive 96% confirmation rate from follow-up spectroscopy. Notably, AGEL lenses are pushing the envelope with higher-redshift deflectors and sources, opening new windows into galaxy evolution and dark matter studies.

This release also includes high-resolution Hubble imaging for 71 lenses—offering stunning detail

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