It is an open question whether small planets around M dwarfs are able to maintain atmospheres. The Hot Rocks Survey aims to address this question by observing 9 rocky exoplanets […]
Hot Rocks Survey
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Hot Rocks Survey II: The Thermal Emission Of TOI-1468 b Reveals A Hot Bare Rock
Terrestrial exoplanets orbiting nearby small, cool stars known as M dwarfs are well suited for atmospheric characterisation. Given the strong XUV irradiation from M dwarf host stars, orbiting exoplanets are […]
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Hot Rocks Survey I: A Shallow Eclipse For LHS 1478 b
M dwarf systems offer a unique opportunity to study terrestrial exoplanetary atmospheres due to their smaller size and cooler temperatures. However, due to the extreme conditions these host stars impose, […]