NASA’s Roman Space Telescope could reveal millions of invisible neutron stars

sciencedaily.com·May 15, 2026

NASA's Roman Space Telescope aims to uncover hidden neutron stars in the Milky Way by detecting gravitational effects on starlight, potentially providing insights into their formation and high-speed movement.

The Roman Space Telescope's potential to detect and weigh isolated neutron stars through gravitational microlensing presents a significant advancement in astrophysics. This could unravel the mysteries of neutron star formation and their high-velocity movement, offering new insights into stellar evolution and dynamics in the Milky Way.

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