How to Find Exoplanets and “Listen” to Their Stars with TESS
Astrobites reports on what we can gain when we use TESS not only to discover new exoplanets, but also to ‘listen’ to their host stars.
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Where’s Lucy Going? Studying Asteroid Mission Targets
Astrobites reports on work preparing for Lucy, a new mission that will fly by multiple asteroids near Jupiter in the late 2020s.
Seeing Double: Binary Stars in Dwarf Galaxies
Astrobites reports on why two (stars) aren’t always better than one — especially when you’re trying to track down dark matter in tiny galaxies.
Traits of Accreting Galaxies
Astrobites reports on the MaNGA survey’s exploration of galaxies that may have recently accreted gas.
Living a (Solar System) Lifetime in Color
What can the colors of Kuiper Belt Objects tell us about how our solar system formed and evolved? Astrobites reports.
Mixing up a Batch of Stars
Astrobites reports on what certain carbon-enhanced, metal-poor stars reveal about the history of the universe.
What Are Starspots Like on Sun-like Stars?
There are a lot of Sun-like stars in the universe. Are they as identical as the name suggests, or are there important differences between them?
A Change in the Tides
Astrobites reports on how tidal forces between planets may be an important factor when considering tightly packed planetary systems like TRAPPIST-1.
When Is the Next Glitch on Pulsar J0537-6910?
Astrobites reports on the unusual pulsar J0537-6910, whose next glitch can be predicted to within a few days.
Now That’s What I Call a Moon!
Astrobites reports on how ice-giant planets like Neptune and Uranus might be able to form moons.