Hubble Will Give the Roman Space Telescope a Helping Hand

Collaboration Between Two Space Observatories

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is preparing to investigate dark matter using gravitational microlensing. To maximize its scientific output, the veteran Hubble Space Telescope will assist Roman by stepping in where Roman's survey design reaches its limits.

Wide-Field Surveys and Microlensing

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is designed primarily as a wide-field survey telescope. However, there are specific observational tasks outside its wide-field scope. The Hubble Space Telescope can perform targeted observations that Roman cannot do alone.

Advancing Dark Matter Research

The synergy between Hubble and the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will play a key role in studying dark matter. By combining forces, these observatories will enhance gravitational microlensing measurements and improve our understanding of the universe.