Some Like it Hot
Let’s take a closer look at planet formation via core accretion. Does the accretion physics let us decipher other secrets of a planet long after the accretion is over?
A different kind of planetary ring
Higher-order effects are beginning to surface in the photometry of exoplanets. Today we look at the way particles can add a ring to an exoplanet’s silhouette.
The Elder Generation of Taurus
Taurus-Auriga is the nearest large star-forming region, but its stellar membership roster is still incomplete. In today’s bite we’ll see if there are older members among the newbies.
Optics to outrace them all
Astronomers are using a once-secret technology to scrutinize Kepler stars. Are rocky planets headed for a takedown?
Spotting a planet
If only we could image a planet as it transits in front of its host star, we could obtain data that would complement other observation techniques. Here we learn about a technique that might actually let us do so.