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NASA’s Roman telescope delivers image quality nearly 30% above forecasts
Key Takeaways
- NASA reports Roman’s Wide Field Instrument has achieved image quality nearly 30% better than predicted.
- Engineers made minute mirror adjustments and tested detectors, optics and calibration systems.
- The instrument will support Roman’s surveys of dark matter, dark energy and other cosmic questions.
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