Astrobites at AAS 237: Day 3
We report on Day 3 of the virtual winter AAS meeting.
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr. Caroline Morley
Today we interview exoplanet atmosphere researcher extraordinaire Caroline Morley (@AstroCaroline) for her prize plenary talk at #AAS237!
Solar Wind Takes up Mercury’s Mantle
Mercury is the smallest planet but has the largest core compared to its size. Is the solar wind to blame?
Stirring Up Hurricanes on Other Worlds
Our smallest and most common stellar siblings might create conditions favorable for powerful exoplanetary hurricanes.
Life finds a way (even on M dwarfs?)
M dwarfs are known to be really active when they’re young, which is bad for habitability. But what about old M dwarfs?
Today’s forecast? Gusty winds on a brown dwarf
How could we measure winds on a distant brown dwarf or a Jupiter-like planet?