Roman Space Telescope looks into the heart of the dark Universe

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What discoveries are waiting for us in the depths of space?

In 2027, NASA plans to launch a new space telescope-the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope, also known as the Roman Space Telescope or simply Roman. This telescope has an astoundingly wide field of view and will allow scientists to gain extensive data on distant and early galaxies, which in turn can help unravel the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy. This "dark universe" is thought to account for 95% of the energy and matter in space, but its true nature is still a mystery to scientists.

"We are mobilizing the scientific community to be ready for powerful science work from the very beginning when the telescope launches," said Julie McEnery, senior scientist for the Roman Space Telescope project at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.

The main mission of the Roman telescope will last five years, during which it will collect a huge amount of data, including trillions of individual measurements of stars and galaxies. In this regard, fast and efficient pattern recognition in this data will become critical. Simulations are currently being conducted that test the ability of machine learning algorithms to detect various cosmic phenomena.

The Roman telescope will actively collaborate with other telescopes, including the Hubble Space Telescope, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), and others. These telescopes will help you develop an observation plan for Roman by selecting the main targets and study regions.

One of the main aspects of Roman's work will be studying ancient galaxies in collaboration with the Hubble Space Telescope, which will allow astronomers to create a more complete picture of the cosmic history and evolution of the universe.

"The research team is looking forward to coordinating and guiding all preliminary work," McEnery added. "This is a challenging yet exciting opportunity to set the stage for Roman and ensure that each of its future observations will contribute to a host of scientific discoveries."
 
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