NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Deepens Its Infrared View

The video discusses the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope's ability to detect light in the visible to near-infrared range, enhancing our understanding of the universe. Infrared light, with its longer wavelength, can penetrate dust and gas, allowing astronomers to observe more of the Milky Way and distant galaxies. The telescope's new filter extends its range, improving dust penetration and enabling the study of redshifted light from distant galaxies. Infrared also aids in detecting water in the solar system. The Roman Telescope will work with Hubble and Webb, offering a large field of view for surveys and identifying targets for detailed study.

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