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New Kepler Exoplanet Catalogue Reveals Exoplanet Architectures and Multiplanet System
November 2 2023

New Kepler Exoplanet Catalogue Reveals Exoplanet Architectures and Multiplanet System

A new study co-lead by a researcher at Bishop’s University has produced the most accurate…

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iREx’s Deputy Director named as one of the “Emerging Leaders of 2023” by the Women’s Executive Network
November 1 2023

iREx’s Deputy Director named as one of the “Emerging Leaders of 2023” by the Women’s Executive Network

Dr. Nathalie Nguyen-Quoc Ouellette, astrophysicist and Deputy Director of the Trottier Institute for Research on…

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Canada triples the number of known galaxies in Webb’s “Deep Field of Galaxies” thanks to NIRISS
October 30 2023

Canada triples the number of known galaxies in Webb’s “Deep Field of Galaxies” thanks to NIRISS

On July 11, 2022, the entire world got to see the very first image taken…

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UdeM-Led Study of Exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 b Reveals New Insights into its Atmosphere and Star
September 25 2023

UdeM-Led Study of Exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 b Reveals New Insights into its Atmosphere and Star

A team of astronomers has made an important leap forward in our understanding of the…

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Eclipse
September 12 2023

Eclipse

Solar eclipses are rare and unique astronomical phenomena! iREx members love this phenomenon, and it’s…

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My Thesis in 400 Words: Cheryl Wang
September 11 2023

My Thesis in 400 Words: Cheryl Wang

Cheryl Wang, an iREx Masters student, completed her M.Sc. at McGill University this summer. Here,…

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Eleven giant exoplanets studied closely by SPIRou – Interview with Romain Allart
September 4 2023

Eleven giant exoplanets studied closely by SPIRou – Interview with Romain Allart

Romain Allart, a Trottier postdoctoral researcher at the Trottier Institute for Research on Exoplanets (iREx)…

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Nicolas Cowan leading Canada’s scientific contribution to the Ariel mission
August 30 2023

Nicolas Cowan leading Canada’s scientific contribution to the Ariel mission

In the ever-expanding realm of space exploration, each new mission heralds a leap forward in…

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We asked iREx’s young astronomers: Do you think there’s life elsewhere?
August 17 2023

We asked iREx’s young astronomers: Do you think there’s life elsewhere?

To introduce you to our young researchers, we conducted a series of flash interviews throughout…

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We asked iREx’s young astronomers: Which chapter in the history of exoplanets is important?
August 16 2023

We asked iREx’s young astronomers: Which chapter in the history of exoplanets is important?

To introduce you to our young researchers, we conducted a series of flash interviews throughout…

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We asked iREx’s young astronomers: What are you working on these days?
August 14 2023

We asked iREx’s young astronomers: What are you working on these days?

To introduce you to our young researchers, we conducted a series of flash interviews throughout…

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We asked iREx’s young astronomers: What’s your favourite planet?
August 12 2023

We asked iREx’s young astronomers: What’s your favourite planet?

To introduce you to our young researchers, we conducted a series of flash interviews throughout…

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