Exoplanet Systems

Members of the Exoplanet Systems Group (3264) work on a wide range of research topics, which include

• Study exoplanet systems and their host stars.
• Discovery of new exoplanets
• Heliophysics
• Technology development for exoplanet discovery and characterization

Key science questions our group is addressing include:

• Are we alone?
• How does the host star or our Sun affect habitability of planets?
• What are the characteristics of exoplanet systems?

Exoplanet Systems Missions and Projects

• JWST
• Nancy Grace Roman Telescope
• Habitable Worlds Observatory
• Parker Solar Probe

The scientific expertise and research activity of the group members include:

• Observational programs to discover and characterize exoplanetary systems.
• Theoretical modelling of exoplanet systems
• Studies of our Sun and its interaction with planets.
• Studies of host stars of exoplanets and their effect on exoplanets.
• Development of new technology for high-contrast imaging using Coronagraphy to enable the direct detection of extra-solar planets.
• Development of new technology for radial velocity and astrometric methods of detection and characterizing extra-solar planets.