Envisioning an Ultra-Deep Field from NASA's Roman Space Telescope

Envisioning an Ultra-Deep Field from NASA's Roman Space Telescope

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Physics, Science

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The transcript discusses the first ultra deep field image, captured with over 270 hours of observation, revealing thousands of galaxies in a small sky patch. It highlights the limitations of visible light due to space expansion and the importance of infrared imaging, as demonstrated by Hubble's 2009 infrared ultra deep field image. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, set to launch by 2027, will offer similar infrared capabilities but with much larger sky coverage. A simulated ultra deep field image has been created to explore Roman's potential, representing expected galaxy distributions. These images provide snapshots of the universe's early history, revealing features from 200 million to 1 billion years after the Big Bang. Roman's mission could uncover key insights into the adolescent universe and rare infant galaxies.

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What time period do Ultra Deep Field Images represent in relation to The Big Bang?

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What potential discoveries could the Roman's image reveal about the adolescent universe?

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