Let’s talk about Exoplanetary Photospheres
How, and when does the wavelength dependence of photospheric radius of an eclipsing exoplanet become too important to neglect?
Darwin’s Theory of Evolution, but make it planets
Can exoplanetary systems remain intact in dense stellar environments, or are their exoplanets destined to be flung into the far reaches of space? N-body simulations hint at characteristics that lead to a higher likelihood of survival.
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr. Greg Laughlin
All things – from planets to needle-shaped rocks – in motion around their star (or other stars!) are narrating an interesting story about their history. Are we listening? Come attend Dr. Greg Laughlin’s plenary lecture at #AAS233 to know more!
Planetary Cookie Doughs at High Angular Resolution
On the third day of Christmas the ALMA gave to me, 20 highly resolved protoplanetary disks!
It’s a bird, it’s a planet, it’s a … speckle?
Well, let’s have a drink and see if that helps us figure things out.
Full Metal Sky
What do the atmospheres of ultra-hot Jupiters and 70s music have in common? A good deal of metal.