MeerKAT spots the RATT PARROT (and takes a radio movie of Jupiter’s magnetic field)
MeerKAT, a radio telescope, made a movie of the 2020 Great Conjunction between Jupiter and Saturn, and found a new pulsar in the background.
Where do Hot-Jupiters come from? RV population statistics suggests planet-planet interactions
Astronomers still aren’t completely certain how Hot Jupiters form. Today’s paper presents a population level study that suggests HJs form far away from their host star, and are herded inwards by dynamical interactions with coplanar outer giant companions.
Advisee to Advising (your first research student)
Advising research students is one of the most rewarding aspects of doing research. How can you advise a research student during your PhD?
Did early Earth order delivery, or did it make its oceans at home?
Could interactions between a magma ocean and early hydrogen rich atmosphere have created liquid water on Earth?
Newly discovered planet AF Lep is leading its star astray
Direct imaging exoplanets is difficult, but a new method of vetting targets has just helped three independent teams discover, and image, a new gas giant.