I am an astronomer/data scientist and would like to keep in touch with colleagues and eager to exchange on new Astro topics

Yes

Your feelings are very valid. I would be very cautious. Your affirmation is not legally correct, the context is far more complex, and it is not difficult to connect the dots. You have people at the institute with expertise, they can support.

Did you check the online documentation? mfouesneau.github.io/ezpadova/ezp...

Thank you. Glad it is useful 😄