On June 21, the Department of Astronomy hosted Connecticut Exoplanet Picnic and meeting, which brought together exoplanet practitioners from Wesleyan and Yale University.Meredith Hughes, assistant professor of astronomy, spoke on “Planet Formation through Radio Eyes.”
The experts made presentations, shared their expertise, and explored possible collaborative opportunities. Astronomers from Bryn Mawr University, the University of Arizona, Union College, Central Connecticut State University, Bates University and Colgate University also attended the day long event.Nikku Madhusudhan of Yale University spoke on “Chemical Characterization of Exoplanets.”Connecticut has a remarkable concentration of exoplanet expertise ranging from planet formation, planet discovery, and planet characterization.Pictured in front, at left, Seth Redfield, assistant professor of astronomy, spoke about his research on “Blue Skies in Terrestrial Exoplanet Atmospheres.”
Olivia Drake
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