<p>Nancy Grace Roman. Ariel. The next generation of space telescopes are here.&nbsp;Astrophysicist Dr Becky Smethurst and science journalist Izzie Clarke explore how they work, what they can tell us and why they might unravel our current understanding of the universe. Plus Dr Robert has your stargazing tips for June. </p><br><p>Thank you to Dr Tom Barclay from NASA's Roman telescope and Dr Chris Pearson from RAL Space. </p><br><p>The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media production. The producers are Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham. </p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Supermassive Podcast

The Royal Astronomical Society

How Do Space Telescope Work?

MAY 28, 202663 MIN
The Supermassive Podcast

How Do Space Telescope Work?

MAY 28, 202663 MIN

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<p>Nancy Grace Roman. Ariel. The next generation of space telescopes are here.&nbsp;Astrophysicist Dr Becky Smethurst and science journalist Izzie Clarke explore how they work, what they can tell us and why they might unravel our current understanding of the universe. Plus Dr Robert has your stargazing tips for June. </p><br><p>Thank you to Dr Tom Barclay from NASA's Roman telescope and Dr Chris Pearson from RAL Space. </p><br><p>The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media production. The producers are Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham. </p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>