Welcome to PATHFINDER AI — your cosmic detective!
Powered by artificial intelligence, PATHFINDER AI sifts through vast datasets from NASA’s TESS telescope to uncover hidden planets orbiting distant stars. By analyzing subtle changes in starlight, this smart system detects the fingerprints of exoplanets, turning raw data into groundbreaking discoveries.
Join us on a journey to explore the unknown and expand our understanding of the cosmos!
Welcome to PATHFINDER AI — your cosmic detective! Powered by artificial intelligence, PATHFINDER AI sifts through vast datasets from NASA’s TESS telescope to uncover hidden planets orbiting distant stars. By analyzing subtle changes in starlight, this smart system detects the fingerprints of exoplanets, turning raw data into groundbreaking discoveries. Join us on a journey to explore the unknown and expand our understanding of the cosmos!
Welcome to PATHFINDER AI — your cosmic detective!
Powered by artificial intelligence, PATHFINDER AI sifts through vast datasets from NASA’s TESS telescope to uncover hidden planets orbiting distant stars. By analyzing subtle changes in starlight, this smart system detects the fingerprints of exoplanets, turning raw data into groundbreaking discoveries.
Join us on a journey to explore the unknown and expand our understanding of the cosmos!
Unveiling the Universe with PATHFINDER AI
Unveiling the Universe with PATHFINDER AI
Analyze TESS Data:
Process massive archives of starlight recordings from NASA’s TESS telescope.
Analyze TESS Data:
Process massive archives of starlight recordings from NASA’s TESS telescope.
Analyze TESS Data:
Process massive archives of starlight recordings from NASA’s TESS telescope.
Detect Exoplanets:
Identify periodic dips in brightness that signal a planet crossing in front of its star (transit method).
Detect Exoplanets:
Identify periodic dips in brightness that signal a planet crossing in front of its star (transit method).
Detect Exoplanets:
Identify periodic dips in brightness that signal a planet crossing in front of its star (transit method).
Build Light Curves:
Sum pixel brightness from star videos and plot it over time to reveal patterns.
Build Light Curves:
Sum pixel brightness from star videos and plot it over time to reveal patterns.
Build Light Curves:
Sum pixel brightness from star videos and plot it over time to reveal patterns.
Confirm Discoveries:
Use Fourier transforms to pinpoint recurring signals, precisely proving a planet's existence.
Confirm Discoveries:
Use Fourier transforms to pinpoint recurring signals, precisely proving a planet's existence.
Confirm Discoveries:
Use Fourier transforms to pinpoint recurring signals, precisely proving a planet's existence.
Why PATHFINDER AI Stands Out
Why PATHFINDER AI Stands Out
Why PATHFINDER AI Stands Out
The Tools of a Space Detective
Transit Method Mastery:
Spots periodic dips in star brightness caused by orbiting planets.
Transit Method Mastery:
Spots periodic dips in star brightness caused by orbiting planets.
Transit Method Mastery:
Spots periodic dips in star brightness caused by orbiting planets.
Pixel Summation:
Calculates total light from each frame of TESS star videos.
Pixel Summation:
Calculates total light from each frame of TESS star videos.
Pixel Summation:
Calculates total light from each frame of TESS star videos.
Fourier Transform Analysis:
Identifies repeating patterns in light curves (e.g., a planet orbiting every 3.5 days).
Fourier Transform Analysis:
Identifies repeating patterns in light curves (e.g., a planet orbiting every 3.5 days).
Fourier Transform Analysis:
Identifies repeating patterns in light curves (e.g., a planet orbiting every 3.5 days).
Graphical Overlays:
Matches detected periods to original data for confirmation.
Graphical Overlays:
Matches detected periods to original data for confirmation.
Graphical Overlays:
Matches detected periods to original data for confirmation.
User-Friendly Outputs:
Provides clear, visual results for researchers and enthusiasts alike.
User-Friendly Outputs:
Provides clear, visual results for researchers and enthusiasts alike.
User-Friendly Outputs:
Provides clear, visual results for researchers and enthusiasts alike.
PATHFINDER AI and the TESS Database
Powered by NASA’s TESS Telescope
The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is a space telescope launched by NASA to search for planets beyond our solar system. It captures "videos" of stars over days or weeks, producing Target Pixel Files — small patches of light representing individual stars. Each pixel records the number of photons hitting the telescope’s sensor, creating a treasure trove of data. PATHFINDER AI dives into this archive, decoding the light to reveal new worlds.
PATHFINDER AI in Action: How It Finds Planets
PATHFINDER AI in Action: How It Finds Planets
PATHFINDER AI in Action: How It Finds Planets
Using Fourier transforms,
it identifies consistent patterns (e.g., a dip every 3.5 days).
The system scans for periodic dips
— moments when a planet blocks part of the star’s light.
PATHFINDER AI
sums the brightness of all pixels in each frame, creating a light curve.
TESS records a star’s light over time,
TESS records a star’s light over time, producing a video-like sequence.
Using Fourier transforms,
it identifies consistent patterns (e.g., a dip every 3.5 days).
The system scans for periodic dips
— moments when a planet blocks part of the star’s light.
PATHFINDER AI
sums the brightness of all pixels in each frame, creating a light curve.
TESS records a star’s light over time,
TESS records a star’s light over time, producing a video-like sequence.
Using Fourier transforms,
it identifies consistent patterns (e.g., a dip every 3.5 days).
The system scans for periodic dips
— moments when a planet blocks part of the star’s light.
PATHFINDER AI
sums the brightness of all pixels in each frame, creating a light curve.
TESS records a star’s light over time,
TESS records a star’s light over time, producing a video-like sequence.
Wait…
There's more!
The detected period
is overlaid on the original graph. If it matches perfectly, a new planet is confirmed!
The detected period
is overlaid on the original graph. If it matches perfectly, a new planet is confirmed!
The detected period
is overlaid on the original graph. If it matches perfectly, a new planet is confirmed!
This process turns
raw numbers into a map of the galaxy's hidden planets.
This process turns
raw numbers into a map of the galaxy's hidden planets.
This process turns
raw numbers into a map of the galaxy's hidden planets.
FAQ :
FAQ :
All answers here
All answers here
What is the transit method?
It's a technique for detecting planets that measures tiny drops in a star's brightness when a planet passes in front of it.
What is the transit method?
It's a technique for detecting planets that measures tiny drops in a star's brightness when a planet passes in front of it.
What is the transit method?
It's a technique for detecting planets that measures tiny drops in a star's brightness when a planet passes in front of it.
How does PATHFINDER AI use TESS data?
It analyzes Target Pixel Files from TESS, summing pixel brightness and plotting it to find planetary signals.
How does PATHFINDER AI use TESS data?
It analyzes Target Pixel Files from TESS, summing pixel brightness and plotting it to find planetary signals.
How does PATHFINDER AI use TESS data?
It analyzes Target Pixel Files from TESS, summing pixel brightness and plotting it to find planetary signals.
Can it confirm a planet exists?
Yes, by using Fourier analysis to verify periodic patterns in the data.
Can it confirm a planet exists?
Yes, by using Fourier analysis to verify periodic patterns in the data.
Can it confirm a planet exists?
Yes, by using Fourier analysis to verify periodic patterns in the data.
Who can use PATHFINDER AI?
Astronomers, researchers, and space enthusiasts interested in exoplanet discovery!
Who can use PATHFINDER AI?
Astronomers, researchers, and space enthusiasts interested in exoplanet discovery!
Who can use PATHFINDER AI?
Astronomers, researchers, and space enthusiasts interested in exoplanet discovery!
"PATHFINDER AI is a game-changer for exoplanet research. It’s like having a super-smart assistant that never sleeps!"
— Dr. Jane S.
Astrophysicist
"The way it turns TESS data into discoveries is simply mind-blowing."
— Alex R.
Space Enthusiast
"Fast, precise, and innovative — this is the future of planetary exploration."
— Prof. Mark T.
Astronomy Department
"PATHFINDER AI is a game-changer for exoplanet research. It’s like having a super-smart assistant that never sleeps!"
— Dr. Jane S.
Astrophysicist
"The way it turns TESS data into discoveries is simply mind-blowing."
— Alex R.
Space Enthusiast
"Fast, precise, and innovative — this is the future of planetary exploration."
— Prof. Mark T.
Astronomy Department