Physics / Astronomy - Exoplanet Validation with the Krizmanich Telescope

The student(s) will use the Sarah L. Krizmanich Telescope on Jordan Hall to conduct differential aperture photometry with the goal of validating or demoting transiting exoplanet candidates identified by the NASA TESS and/or NASA Roman and/or ESA PLATO Missions.

This project is expected to be available over multiple semesters.

Name of research group, project, or lab
The Astroweiss Group
Website
https://www.astroweiss.com/
Why join this research group or lab?

My group's research research leverages ground- and space-based telescopes to discover exoplanets, measure their fundamental properties, and search for patterns that are the fossil record of planet formation.

Logistics Information:
Project categories
Physics & Astronomy
Student ranks applicable
Junior
Senior
Student qualifications

This student(s) must be able to stay awake overnight.

The student(s) must have completed of Modern Observational Techniques (PHYS 50481) as a prerequisite for this research.

Hours per week
1 credit / 3-6 hours
2 credits / 6-12 hours
Compensation
Research for Credit
Number of openings
2
Techniques learned

Students will hone their skills in differential aperture photometry using MaximDL and/or AstroImage J.

Project start
Fall 2026
This project will use an Expectations and Structure agreement.
Expectations and Structure

My expectations for all researchers in my lab are detailed here: https://www.astroweiss.com/group#h.nq9kl45io4t

 

Contact Information:
Mentor
Lauren Weiss
lweiss4@nd.edu
Principal Investigator
Name of project director or principal investigator
Lauren Weiss
Email address of project director or principal investigator
lweiss4@nd.edu
2 sp. | 0 appl.
Hours per week
1 credit / 3-6 hours (+1)
1 credit / 3-6 hours2 credits / 6-12 hours
Project categories
Physics & Astronomy