Oral Presentation

Jupiter analogs across time and space

Author(s): Rob Wittenmyer (USQ)

Presenter: Rob Wittenmyer (University of Southern Queensland)

Giant planets in Jupiter-like orbits are the key criterion for assessing
how "Solar-system-like" an exoplanetary system is. They represent a
critically important data point for understanding the frequency of
planetary systems like our own. Unlike Earth analogs, Jupiter analogs
are readily detectable in long-term radial velocity datasets now, and
are expected to be prevalent in forthcoming Gaia DR3 astrometry. I give
a brief review of the current state of knowledge from an observational
perspective. I also describe the possibilities for further observations
of Jupiter analogs using our dedicated Minerva-Australis precise radial
velocity facility, with an eye toward supporting future imaging of
Jupiter analogs by the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.