Highlights from AAS Nova: 25 November - 8 December 2018
Susanna Kohler American Astronomical Society (AAS)
AAS Nova provides brief highlights of recently published articles from the AAS journals, i.e., The Astronomical Journal (AJ) and The Astrophysical Journal (ApJ), ApJ Letters, and ApJ Supplements. The website's intent is to gain broader exposure for AAS authors and to provide astronomy researchers and enthusiasts with summaries of recent, interesting research across a wide range of astronomical fields.
The following are the AAS Nova highlights from the past two weeks; follow the links to read more, or visit the AAS Nova webpage for more posts.
7 December 2018
Using Machine Learning to Find Planets
How we can better use computers to help us sift through the data to find transiting exoplanets?
5 December 2018
Speeding Electrons in a Solar Jet
How is energy released in explosive events like flares and jets? In a recent study, observations of the Sun provide us with a closer look.
4 December 2018
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.
3 December 2018
Exploring the Escaping Atmosphere of HAT-P-11b
New observations from Hubble show signs of a Neptune-like exoplanet’s atmosphere being eroded away.
30 November 2018
Searching for Alien Needles in the Cosmic Haystack
So far, we haven’t found any definite signs of intelligent life elsewhere in the universe. Does this mean there are none to be found, or have we just not searched enough?
28 November 2018
Simulating WFIRST’s Search for Supernovae
What goes on behind the scenes as astronomers plan out a major upcoming mission?
27 November 2018
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.
26 November 2018
Featured Image: Celebrating Planetary Missions Past, Present, and Future
Today we’re celebrating Mars Insight’s successful touchdown, looking back at this haunting image from Spirit, and looking forward to the proposed Dragonfly Titan lander.