Peas in a Pod?
Neighboring exoplanets appear to come in similar sizes. But is this a result of observational bias?
Potential Comets & Water Vapor Around Beta Pic
Interesting things are happening around the beloved Beta Pic. Bands of unexpected gas may be due to cometary collisions – but are these potential comets similar to our own?
Unraveling the Formation History of Hot Jupiters
The key to understanding how these worlds are built is to consider where they are missing.
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!
Full Metal Sky
What do the atmospheres of ultra-hot Jupiters and 70s music have in common? A good deal of metal.