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A young progenitor for the most common planetary systems in the Galaxy
A lot of my work has been characterizing and understanding trends in big samples of planets. I tend to try to not get too attached to any particular system. But over the last seven years, I've grown to love the four planets orbiting V1298Tau — a young star in the constellation Taurus. They feel like dear friends to me. Let me tell you why. Artist’s illustration of the V1298 Tau planetary system. The gaseous envelopes of the planets are being eroded away by the young star's i
Erik Petigura
Jan 76 min read


Judah, you shall pass (your doctorate)!
Judah just completed his thesis focused on understanding the connection between close-in small planets and distant giants. Judah led the...
Erik Petigura
Aug 20, 20251 min read


Well done, Isabel!
Isabel Angelo just completed her PhD on the effect of distant massive perturbers on planets. Isabel led a study discovering a distant...
Erik Petigura
Aug 20, 20251 min read


Dakotah is PhinisheD!
Dakotah Tyler has had a remarkable career that led him from college football field to the top of Maunakea. He just completed his PhD on...
Erik Petigura
Aug 20, 20251 min read
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