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Evidence discovered for two distinct giant planet populations
Published 5 July, 2017 in Outreach

Artistic impression of a young star surrounded by a protoplanetary disc

In a paper highlighted today by Astronomy & Astrophysics journal, a team of researchers from the Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do Espaço (IA) discovered observational evidence for the existence of two... read more ❯
European Space Agency Adopts PLATO mission
Published 20 June, 2017 in Outreach

Artistic image for PLATO News

This mission, in which Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do Espaço (IA) is a partner, was adopted today by ESA’s Scientific Programme Committee. Learn more (only in Portuguese) »   read more ❯
A preview of the Venus atmosphere in 3D
Published 23 May, 2017 in Outreach

Imagem noturna de Vénus obtida no infravermelho

The first approach to a three-dimensional reconstruction of the atmospheric circulation of Venus is presented in an review paper co-authored by Pedro Machado, of Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do... read more ❯
Super Earth May be Best Candidate in Search for Signs of Life
Published 20 April, 2017 in Outreach

Artist’s impression of the super-Earth exoplanet LHS 1140b

The team, which includes Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do Espaço (IA) researcher Nuno Santos, found this rocky exoplanet in the habitable zone of a red dwarf star. Read the full... read more ❯
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