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SUMMARY:From Small Worlds to Giant Planets: Uncovering New Exoplanets with
  Ground-Based Observations - Mathilde Timmermans (Birmingham)
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CONTACT:Dr Dolev Bashi
DESCRIPTION:Discerning patterns and trends in the physical properties of e
 xoplanets is now possible thanks to the growing number of planet discoveri
 es. In particular\, TESS has been instrumental in adding to the sample wit
 h the detection of over 7000 potential planets\, of which nearly 600 have 
 been confirmed in the last 7 years. The distinct subpopulations that have 
 emerged from grouping planets in different parameter spaces are now being 
 tested against formation and evolution theories. Linking the two is still 
 proving challenging in some cases\, highlighting the need either to revise
  the current theories or\, for rare planets\, to increase the statistical 
 sample. In this talk\, I will discuss the efforts to validate TESS planet 
 candidates with the TRAPPIST\, SPECULOOS\, and ASTEP ground-based faciliti
 es\, focusing on small and giant planets orbiting M dwarfs. I will then pr
 esent some of our most impressive results\, including the discovery and st
 udy of the TOI-4336 A system\, and the first confirmed planets from the MA
 NGOS programme. 
LOCATION:Ryle seminar room + ONLINE - Details to be sent by email
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