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Will the Nancy Grace Roman telescope capture its first light by December 31, 2026?
After launch, space telescopes undergo a commissioning period before recording the first scientific images. 20 opinions, 50% Yes
- Yes — 50%
- No — 50%
Deadline: December 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC · 20 opinions
Resolution rules
After launch, space telescopes undergo a commissioning period before recording the first scientific images. The James Webb, for example, took about 6 months after launch to release its first light.
Source: www.pbs.org
Frequently asked questions about this event
How is this event resolved?
Resolve como 'Sim' se a NASA anunciar oficialmente a captura da 'primeira luz' (first light) pelo telescópio Roman até 31 de dezembro de 2026, por meio de comunicado no site nasa.gov. Caso nenhum anúncio oficial seja feito até essa data, resolve como 'Não'.
How are points scored?
Points depend on the share of votes your side had when you gave your opinion. Being right earns 100 minus that share. Being wrong costs that share.
Right now Yes has 50% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 50 points, a wrong one costs about 50.