Simulating Data From Far Away Planets

Mauricio was interested in the intersection of computer science and physics, especially astrophysics. He had already taken a few AP courses to set up him for success in this advanced project, so he proposed to code a simulation that would allow him to understand current research in the field of astrophysics. His mentor, Daniel, suggested he model a star and planet outside of our solar system (also called an exoplanet), as well as the Doppler shifted wavelength that would reach Earth from this star.