Leslie Rogers

Many planets could have atmospheres rich in helium, study finds Illustration of a large grayish planet with several bands of clouds to left of frame with a distant sun visible to the right

Many planets could have atmospheres rich in helium, study finds

Study suggests answer to “radius valley” mystery in the field of exoplanet studies

Priorities for next 10 years of astronomy include exoplanets, early days of universe Star formation

Priorities for next 10 years of astronomy include exoplanets, early days of universe

Astro2020 survey prioritizes UChicago-affiliated projects such as Giant Magellan Telescope, CMB-S4

New exoplanet is smallest to be precisely measured Kepler mission rendering

New exoplanet is smallest to be precisely measured

Scientists debate likelihood of finding life on other planets by 2042 Light shining over a planet

Scientists debate likelihood of finding life on other planets by 2042

Leslie Rogers BW

Leslie Rogers

Title: Assistant Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Expertise: Exoplanets

Departmental website: https://astrophysics.uchicago.edu/people/profile/leslie-rogers/