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LGBT+ Inclusivity in Astronomy

by Mia de los Reyes | May 25, 2018

How can we make astronomy as a field more inclusive for LGBT+ folks? Read on to learn about recommendations that we can all act on!

Gaia and the 14000 (white) dwarfs

by Amber Hornsby | May 24, 2018

Imagine going from having data on 250 white dwarfs to almost 14,000 overnight… Thanks to the latest Gaia data release, this dream became reality, allowing astronomers to look for patterns in the local white dwarf population for the very first time.

Blurred Lines: degeneracies in modeling exoplanet atmospheres

by Vatsal Panwar | May 23, 2018

Scrutinizing a popular method of characterizing exoplanet atmospheres reveals an inherent degeneracy that may only be overcome in special cases.

New Frontiers in CCD Systematics

by Daniel Berke | May 22, 2018

CCDs have been the workhorse of astronomy since the 1970s, but today’s paper shows that we’re still learning about ways they can systematically affect the results of our data.

Turning a Blind Eye: Fighting the Gender Gap in Telescope Proposal Success

by Stephanie Hamilton | May 21, 2018

If you’re a woman in STEM, you’re probably all-too-familiar with the biases you might face in your field. Today’s paper examines the biases evident in telescope time awarded to men vs. women.

Choosing targets with TESS

by Peter Sinclair | May 17, 2018

With the launch of TESS, we will soon have many more exoplanet candidates. But how do we determine which are the most valuable for follow-up observations?