Computer Science
Scientific paper
Jul 1999
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HST Proposal ID #8789
Computer Science
Hst Proposal Id #8789
Scientific paper
HD 209458 is the first extrasolar planet known to transit the disk of its parent star. HST can provide unique probes of this system for moons, rings and atmospheric composition that are unlikely to be feasible with ground-based observations. Furthermore, we note that since HD 209458 will come out of the solar avoidance zone in mid- April 2000, it will be observable to HST several months before the first decent transits can be followed from the ground. The field of extrasolar planets is one that proceeds with breakneck speed {the entire field is only four years old}, and next fall HD 209458 will no doubt be the subject of intensive study. The analysis of the data acquired by this project may be critically important in its own right, and should help significantly to define optimum follow-on observations during the coming year. Timely analysis and publication of the data will clearly be a top priority to the authors of this proposal. HST is thus in a unique position to deliver a wealth of science on this first transiting extrasolar planet early next year.
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