Planets With Two Suns: What Eclipsing Binaries Can Tell Us About Hidden Worlds - Dr. Ekrem Esmer
Binary stars, which are two suns orbiting each other, offer a unique window into how planets form and survive in complex environments. In this talk, Dr. Esmer will explore how astronomers study these systems and search for their planets using a powerful technique called eclipse timing variations (ETVs). By carefully measuring tiny shifts in the timing of stellar eclipses, even with modest telescopes, astronomers can uncover hidden planets and learn about stellar interactions, evolution, and magnetic activity. Because ETV studies rely on long-term monitoring, they provide an exciting opportunity for contributions from both professional and amateur observers. Event cosponsored by St. Louis Astronomical Society and McDonnell Center For the Space Sciences at Washington University.
Dr. Ekrem M. Esmer is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Physics at Washington University in St. Louis, where he studies planets orbiting binary star systems. This program also streamed live. Please email [email protected] to receive Zoom link.
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