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Sun analog helps in understanding of Sun’s variability and its effect on our climate
This new study, published in The Astrophysical Journal, has the participation of several Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do Espaço (IA) reseachers.
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European Space Agency Adopts PLATO mission
This mission, in which Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do Espaço (IA) is a partner, was adopted today by ESA’s Scientific Programme Committee.
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Stellar activity can mimic misaligned exoplanets
The occultation of stellar active regions during the planetary transit can lead to inaccurate estimates of the characteristics of these exoplanets, especially the spin-orbit tilt angle. This was the conclusion of... read more ❯
Stellar atmosphere can be used to predict the composition of rocky exoplanets
In two recently published articles1,2, researchers from Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do Espaço (IA) show that the ratio of some heavy elements in a star, like Magnesium (Mg), Silicon... read more ❯
