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Exoplanets in a bottle: How laboratory experiments help us understand distant planets

Exoplanets in a bottle: How laboratory experiments help us understand distant planets

by Kasper Zoellner | Apr 13, 2026 | Daily Paper Summaries

Characterising exoplanet atmospheres is one of the primary challenges for the coming decades and absolutely essential for our understanding of these alien worlds. Join us today as we dive into some of the ways we can study these distant worlds from the comforts of our labs here on Earth.

An introduction to Obsidian for the busy astronomer

An introduction to Obsidian for the busy astronomer

by Kasper Zoellner | Mar 27, 2026 | Beyond, Guides

Whether you’re looking for a new way to organize your thoughts or just want to experiment with a different workflow, Obsidian offers a refreshing, local-first approach to note-taking. Here is a quick, no-frills guide to getting started with Obsidian.

Can’t we just take a picture of an exoplanet?

Can’t we just take a picture of an exoplanet?

by Kasper Zoellner | Jan 31, 2026 | Daily Paper Summaries, PRJ

If we want to know about the conditions for life on an Earth-like exoplanet, can’t we just take a picture of it? One where we can see continents, clouds and potential biospheres?
The short answer is we can’t. The long answer as to why not is found in today’s bite.

This galaxy simulation can fit so many stars and gas particles in it

This galaxy simulation can fit so many stars and gas particles in it

by Kasper Zoellner | Dec 26, 2025 | Daily Paper Summaries

Simulating an entire galaxy is not easy if you want your result sometime this century. But today’s paper brings us a neat trick that might just help speed things up.

A Spider’s Strange Catch: The Carbon Atmosphere of a Black Widow Companion

A Spider’s Strange Catch: The Carbon Atmosphere of a Black Widow Companion

by Kasper Zoellner | Dec 19, 2025 | Daily Paper Summaries

Just when you think exoplanet demographics can’t get any weirder, this thing shows up. A hot Jupiter with a thing for carbon that may have been a star but now lives with a dead one. Confused? Read today’s bite.

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