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Ori Fox
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Astronomer | @STScI Scientist | HST | JWST | And now Deputy Project Scientist for Roman Space Telescope
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The countdown is ON. ⏳

We’re one year from launch — and kicking off the Ready, Set, Roman! Training Series!

First up: Tools for Exploring Roman’s Core Community Surveys Nov 4 (Tomorrow!) • 1 PM EST

Get hands-on with the data that will shape a decade of discovery.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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🚀The Roman Coronagraph Community Participation Program (CPP) is meeting this week at IPAC in Pasadena, CA!

The team is gearing up for commissioning, observations with the Coronagraph, and preparing for the launch of Roman next year. Exciting times ahead! ✨🪐
www.romancoronagraph.space
September 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I don't post a lot, but I am particularly proud of this paper. It's the first observational sample of binary companions to stripped envelope supernovae. And places constraints on the binary evolution physics.

It only took me 10 years to build with HST!

arxiv.org/abs/2508.12677
August 19, 2025 at 12:51 PM
In these turbulent times for science, I can't resist putting out my "Case For Space". It's sometimes a little scary to speak up, but here I go. I hope this doesn't go viral. 😉
July 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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🚨Get Ready for #AAS246!🚨

Follow us daily for your dose of #NASARoman at AAS: talks, posters, booths, sessions (and stickers) —we’ve got it all. 🔭📡📸
June 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
thehill.com
June 1, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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🚀Want to get involved with #NASARoman before it launches? You can tune-in, interact, or actively contribute.

It's a great way to gear up for the Cycle 1 Call for Proposals coming in late 2025! 👩‍🚀🛰️

Find out more: bit.ly/4kigJM9

#ExpandOurView
May 23, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Let's get back to Euclid's Early Release Observation (ERO)! 🔭

This is a new version of mine of the Messier 78 observation by Euclid. I wanted to improve my first try from months ago, so here is it!

M78 is a nebula located some 1,350 light years away.

HD: flic.kr/p/2r6juDX
May 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Join us for "Cosmic Cartography with Roman", a symposium on how our large survey maps will be used to explore the intersection of dark energy and dark matter, including galaxy formation/evolution.

@stsci.edu - July 14-18!
Speaker schedule now available.
Register by June 9.

#CCR25

bit.ly/4jYe3TH
May 21, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Representing @nancyromansci.bsky.social at the Congressional @planetarysociety.bsky.social Caucus event with Bill Nye and @stsci.edu! www.planetary.org/advocacy/the...
May 20, 2025 at 12:49 AM
If you're looking to get involved in #NASARoman, *now is the time.*

Cycle 1 Call for Proposals will be in Fall 2025.

This workshop at #AAS246 is one of the best opportunities to get involved and early access to the cloud infrastructure. #LongLiveRoman
Going to #AAS246? Start prepping for #NASARoman Cycle 1 Proposals.

Register for our workshop on the Roman Research Nexus, the cloud-based science platform for working with and analyzing Roman's large data sets. Sun, Jun 8 from 9-5.

You can add a workshop any time before May 29.
May 16, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Next #NASARoman Virtual Lecture on May 15!

"Chromatic Effects on the PSF and Shear Measurement for the Roman Space Telescope" - Federico Berlfein (Carnegie Mellon)

For more information, visit roman.ipac.caltech.edu/Lectures.html

#ExpandOurView
May 14, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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🚀We are ready for launch...of the official social media account for doing science with #NASARoman!

This account will keep researchers informed about opportunities for preparing for and participating in Roman science.

Follow us to stay involved. #ExpandOurView
May 8, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Excited to announce the 'Rutgers Summer Transient Soiree' this July 16-18! To offset the uncertain funding landscape, we are offering a hybrid option + requiring NO registration fee. Non-faculty are especially encouraged to apply!

Please apply by May 31! More in the replies!

🧪🔭☄️ #highenergyastro
May 7, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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Just 3/4 of it! I’m hoping the other fourth will include an ultra-deep field 🤩
April 25, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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You probably know the Pillars of Creation in Messier 16, let me introduce you to other pillars in our own galactic center! 🔭

Named the Sickle, these are pillars seen by the JWST in mid-infrared in the center of the Milky Way. The stars being born here will be monsters!

HD: flic.kr/p/2qZFSpD
April 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The 5 year mission plan for @nasaromantelescope.bsky.social summarized in an easy to read press release with some snazzy graphics. Which part are you most excited about? #NASARoman #LongLiveRoman

www.nasa.gov/missions/rom...
NASA’s Roman Mission Shares Detailed Plans to Scour Skies - NASA
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope team shared Thursday the designs for the three core surveys the mission will conduct after launch. These observation
www.nasa.gov
April 25, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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NASA’s Roman Mission Shares Detailed Plans to Scour Skies

www.nasa.gov/missions/rom... 🧪🔭 #Cosmology
NASA’s Roman Mission Shares Detailed Plans to Scour Skies - NASA
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope team shared Thursday the designs for the three core surveys the mission will conduct after launch. These observation
www.nasa.gov
April 24, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope observing program is going to be amazing. Can't wait.

#NASARoman @nasaromantelescope.bsky.social www.nasa.gov/missions/rom...
April 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Very proud to see @NASARoman ROTAC report on initial 5-year mission plan come out today...and have my name on it! This is the FUTURE of astronomy. #Roman #LongLiveRoman

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April 24, 2025 at 5:43 PM
In case you missed it….

Special Announcement: Recommendations for the Roman Core Community Surveys to be Announced Thursday, April 24 at 12pm EDT. Details below.

outerspace.stsci.edu/pages/viewpa...
Special Announcement: Recommendations for the Roman Core Community Surveys - Announcements - Roman Community Working Groups
outerspace.stsci.edu
April 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Maryland voters: join me on the @aas.org Zoom on Friday at noon. I'll give a short summary of the congressional appropriations process, and I'll walk you through making your own request for funding for NASA, NSF, and DOE Office of Science. 🧪🔭

Zoom at noon on Friday, April 18: bit.ly/3Y1cJq2
April 16, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Here’s how I know AI still has a ways to go. The automated voice conversation on United Airlines couldn’t make it past the first question where my answer was “No.”
April 2, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Abstract Deadline Reminder:

"Cosmic Cartography with Roman" will be this year's official @NASARoman summer conference, focusing on the advances in Galaxy Structures, Distributions, Dark Matter, and Dark Energy.

Abstracts due next Friday, March 28.

www.stsci.edu/contents/eve....
March 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Registration is now open for the next JWebbinar – NIRCam and MIRI Coronagraphy: An Update 3 Years into #JWST Operations – to be held on April 3rd. Get the details: ow.ly/ewNq50VgoQW
March 12, 2025 at 1:08 PM