Measuring the properties of twin stars to the smallest known planet hosts

Professor: Christopher Theissen

Description: This project will investigate the similarities between known planet hosts and “twin” stars selected with very similar photometric or spectroscopic properties to better understand the uniqueness of the smallest planet-hosting stars.

Preferred Qualifications: Python is extremely useful in getting them a jump start. Knowing how to read in tables, or access resources such as VizieR is a bonus. None of this is a dealbreaker, but allows them to get a little farther over the summer.