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Metal clouds discovered on a hot Jupiter
iREx researcher Jake Taylor has contributed to a detailed observation of the atmosphere of the hot Jupiter WASP-121 b. This planet's nightside, studied for the first time, is believed to have metal clouds and rains made of liquid gems!
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Our 2020-2021 Annual Report
See how our members showcased their creativity and resilience while advancing our exoplanet research programs, instrumentation projects, and education and outreach initiatives despite another year of unusual challenges.
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Eve Lee wins the Annie Jump Cannon Award
Eve Lee, a McGill University professor and iREx member, has been awarded the 2022 Annie Jump Cannon Prize in Astronomy by the American Astronomical Society. The award recognises her work on the formation of stars, debris discs and planets. Congratulations, Eve!
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Myriam Prasow-Émond awarded an Imperial College London Fellowship
Myriam Prasow-Émond, M.Sc. student and member of iREx and the X-TRA Group, has been awarded a scholarship from Imperial College London to pursue her Ph.D. studies in the British city. Congratulations, Myriam!
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Webb's Mirror is aligned!
Webb’s commissioning has been progressing remarkably well over the last few months. As its instruments have turned on and its mirror segments have begun aligning, the Webb team is incredibly pleased to say that the telescope is working even better than expected!
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NIRPS gets prepped in Chile
The NIRPS team has been hard at work for the past few months. This instrument set to study exoplanets using the radial velocity method has finally arrived at its new home, the European Southern Observatory's 3.6-metre telescope in La Silla, Chile, where it is being installed.
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In the media and on the web
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Jonathan Gagné featured in La Presse!
You may know Jonathan Gagné from his brilliant career as a researcher in astrophysics, notably at iREx. But did you know that he is also interested in coffee... much more than the average astronomer? He talks about his hobby with journalist Ève Dumas.
To read the article (in French) in La Presse
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Lisa Dang invited by NSERC for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
On February 11, Lisa Dang, PhD student at McGill and iREx member, was invited to talk about her research on exoplanets and to give advice to women and girls in science.
View the webinar (in French) here
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Invite us (virtually!) into your classroom in May
As part of the 24h of Science event, the astrophysicists of iREx and the Centre for Research in Astrophysics of Quebec (CRAQ) will once again be virtually in your classrooms on May 16th at 10am (EDT) to present: "À la découverte de mondes extraterrestres" (in French).
For more information and to register your class to receive a reminder
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TRAPPIST-1 through the eyes of JWST
On April 9th at 7pm (EDT), Olivia Lim, UdeM PhD student and iREx member, will present the webinar "TRAPPIST-1 through the eyes of JWST". This event is hosted by Karim Jaffer and organised by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - Montreal Centre.
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"Les sciences et les femmes" event, hosted by Quantino
On the evening of April 7, our coordinator, astrophysicist Nathalie Ouellette, will give a conference (in French) alongside NASA engineer Farah Alibay at the Musée de la Civilisation, in Quebec City, as part of the "Les sciences et les femmes" event, part of the Serie Inspiration by Quantino.
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