Stellar Astrophysics
Planetary Sciences
Cosmology
Extragalactic Astrophysics
Theoretical & Computational Astrophysics
Galactic Evolution
Theory Group : Planetary Sciences : Planet Formation
Planet Formation & Solar Nebula Chemistry
Planet Discoveries
Composition of Extra-solar Planet Hosts
Erik Brugamyer, Sally Dodson-Robinson, John Scalo
 | Assistant Professor Research Interests Planet formation, planet host composition, protostellar disk chemistry, Galactic chemical evolution, debris disks and brown dwarfs. Group Areas Star Formation & Protoplanetary Disks, Extrasolar Planetary Systems | |
 | Professor Research Interests Star formation; interstellar medium; turbulence; galaxy evolution; complex systems; astrobiology. Group Areas Astrobiology, Milky Way Evolution, ISM and Star Formation, Atmospheres & Life, Star Formation & Protoplanetary Disks | |
 | Graduate Student Group Areas | |
The growth of the ultradense exoplanet HD 149026b. At t = 1.57 Myr, when the planet reaches its current mass of 115 Earth masses, the core is 66 Earth masses, in excellent agreement with the observed transit depth.
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Discovering the Growth Histories of Exoplanets: The Saturn Analog HD 149026b astro-ph