The project aims at discovering natural satellites around high-contrast imaging planets. This is the first group trying to detect satellites via direct methods. We are using both the direct imaging technique and the radial velocity technique. We are using data from the best available imagers, such as SPHERE, NIRC2, NACO, WFC3, etc. We also have a CRIRES+ program to monitor RV of two high-contrast imaging companions.
Type of project: Research – actively recruiting new young researchers
Status: Ongoing
Investigadores Alice Zurlo, Trisha Bhowmik, Pedro Nogueira, Kevin Hoy
Funding source: Nucleo Milenio YEMS