Characterizing a Newly-Found Extrasolar Planet

Details Characterizing a Newly-Found Extrasolar Planet Characterizing a Newly-Found Extrasolar Planet

Jul 2004

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HST Proposal ID #10441

Computer Science

Hst Proposal Id #10441

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We propose to observe transits of the newly-discovered extrasolar planet TRES-1 using {1} ACS/HRC to obtain precise time-series photometry of the transit, and {2} NICMOS to measure the strength of water vapor absorption in the planetary atmosphere. The visible light curve will permit an accurate estimate of the planet's diameter by resolving uncertainty concerning the diameter of the parent star, and the water vapor observation can be used to test models of the structure, clouds and composition in the planet's upper atmosphere.

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