Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects
Date of Degree
9-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.S.
Program
Astrophysics
Advisor
Jacqueline K. Faherty
Subject Categories
Other Astrophysics and Astronomy | Physical Processes | Stars, Interstellar Medium and the Galaxy | The Sun and the Solar System
Keywords
ocean worlds, planet-moon interactions, exoplanets, geological processes, stellar rotations, TESS Light Curves
Abstract
The thesis is divided into two key sections. The first chapter presents the results of analyzing TESS light curves for 99 targets within the Carina-Near moving group. By deriving rotational periods, this analysis supports stellar age estimation, contributing to the broader efforts of the Backyard Worlds: Planet 9 citizen project in determining age parameters for 89 newly identified systems, including ultracool dwarf companions. These findings enhance our understanding of stellar rotation and evolution, offering new insights into the development of secondary co-moving objects like brown dwarfs.
The second chapter investigates planet-moon interactions within our solar system by examining mass ratios, separation, and binding energies. Drawing parallels with similar parameters in exoplanetary systems, this research aims to shed light on the forces driving geological activity and planetary dynamics, drawing parallels with potentially habitable environments in exoplanetary systems.
Recommended Citation
Cecilio-Flores-Elie, Rosario, "From Stars to Moons: Investigating Stellar Rotations, Planetary Interactions, and Exoplanetary Prospects" (2024). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gc_etds/6013
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Other Astrophysics and Astronomy Commons, Physical Processes Commons, Stars, Interstellar Medium and the Galaxy Commons, The Sun and the Solar System Commons