Probabilistic Graphical Models in Astronomy

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Main Authors: Sheerin, Abigail, Vinci, Giuseppe
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Published: 2026
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author Sheerin, Abigail
Vinci, Giuseppe
author_facet Sheerin, Abigail
Vinci, Giuseppe
contents The field of astronomy is experiencing a data explosion driven by significant advances in observational instrumentation, and classical methods often fall short of addressing the complexity of modern astronomical datasets. Probabilistic graphical models offer powerful tools for uncovering the dependence structures and data-generating processes underlying a wide array of cosmic variables. By representing variables as nodes in a network, these models allow for the visualization and analysis of the intricate relationships that underpin theories of hierarchical structure formation within the universe. We highlight the value that graphical models bring to astronomical research by demonstrating their practical application to the study of exoplanets and host stars.
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spellingShingle Probabilistic Graphical Models in Astronomy
Sheerin, Abigail
Vinci, Giuseppe
Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics
Applications
85A35, 62P35
G.3
The field of astronomy is experiencing a data explosion driven by significant advances in observational instrumentation, and classical methods often fall short of addressing the complexity of modern astronomical datasets. Probabilistic graphical models offer powerful tools for uncovering the dependence structures and data-generating processes underlying a wide array of cosmic variables. By representing variables as nodes in a network, these models allow for the visualization and analysis of the intricate relationships that underpin theories of hierarchical structure formation within the universe. We highlight the value that graphical models bring to astronomical research by demonstrating their practical application to the study of exoplanets and host stars.
title Probabilistic Graphical Models in Astronomy
topic Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics
Applications
85A35, 62P35
G.3
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2601.16959