You need Roman to go with your Hubble! | Mr Universe #NancyGraceRomanSpaceTelescope
From Mr. Universe · 23:48
Show by Salman
The most powerful astronomical discoveries rarely come from a single telescope. Instead, astronomers combine observations from different instruments to build a more complete picture of the universe.NASA’s upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is designed to do exactly that, complementing the legendary Hubble Space Telescope while opening an entirely new window on the cosmos. 🔭✨With a field of view dramatically wider than Hubble’s, Roman will be able to survey almost 12% of the entire sky, potentially revealing enormous numbers of distant galaxies, stars, and cosmic phenomena.🎙️ In This Episode of Mr. Universe:Radio host Monte Belmonte and astrophysicist Dr. Salman Hameed explore NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope and why its combination of visible and infrared observations could transform astronomical surveys.They discuss how Roman will work alongside Hubble rather than simply replace it, and why having telescopes with different capabilities is so important for modern astronomy.But there’s another fascinating part of the story: the origins of the technology behind the telescope are connected to the history of U.S. spy satellites. 🛰️🌌 Why It Matters:Astronomy is increasingly becoming a science of big surveys, observing enormous portions of the sky to find rare and unexpected objects.Roman’s huge field of view could help astronomers discover phenomena that smaller, more focused observations might miss, while its infrared capabilities will allow scientists to study parts of the universe that are difficult to see in visible light.And its history offers an intriguing reminder that technologies developed for national security and intelligence can eventually become powerful tools for exploring the universe.Also airing on The Fabulous 413 (NPR/NEPM)https://www.npr.org/podcasts/11557274...🔔 Subscribe to Kainaat StudiosJoin Monte & Salman every week on Mr. Universe for bilingual (English + Urdu) conversations where astronomy, biology, and the biggest questions in science come together.
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