Caprice L. Phillips

Caprice L. Phillips studies exoplanets and brown dwarfs (failed stars that are too small to sustain nuclear fusion like true stars), using high-resolution spectroscopy from telescopes like Keck and the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes to measure the chemical makeup and atmospheres of these distant objects and their companion stars. This work helps scientists understand how planetary systems form and how the chemistry of planets relates to their host stars. She also contributes to work on building inclusive mentoring structures and community initiatives for underrepresented groups in astronomy.

Publication output was minimal or absent in the mid-2010s, then increased noticeably starting in 2021, with a peak in 2023 followed by continued steady output through 2025-2026.

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