Nasa's Roman Telescope Set to Unveil Tens of Thousands of New Exoplanets
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NASA launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from Florida to study dark energy, black holes, and discover thousands of exoplanets.
Background
The Nancy Grace Roman telescope will orbit approximately one million miles from Earth, providing a field of vision 100 times larger than the Hubble and James Webb telescopes. It is designed to identify up to 100,000 exoplanets over a five-year primary lifespan.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TNancy Grace Roman Telescope: NASA mission to study dark energy and exoplanets.
- FactField of vision: 100 times larger than Hubble and James Webb telescopes.
- FactOrbit distance: Approximately one million miles from Earth.
- S&TExoplanets: Planets located outside of our solar system.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how advancements in space-based infrared astronomy contribute to our understanding of the universe's fundamental mysteries and the search for extraterrestrial life.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- technological leap in infrared imaging
- scientific objectives: dark energy and black holes
- implications for astrobiology
Keywords: Exoplanets · Dark Energy · Infrared Astronomy · Space Exploration
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