Direct imaging of extrasolar planets: overview of ground and space programs

Details Direct imaging of extrasolar planets: overview of ground and space programs Direct imaging of extrasolar planets: overview of ground and space programs

2009-10-22

arxiv.org/abs/0910.4339v1

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics

to appear in proceeding of "Molecules in the atmosphere of extrasolar planets" held in Paris, 19-21 Nov. 2008

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With the ever-growing number of exoplanets detected, the issue of characterization is becoming more and more relevant. Direct imaging is certainly the most efficient but the most challenging tool to probe the atmosphere of exoplanets and hence in turns determine the physical properties and refine models of exoplanets. A number of instruments optimized for exoplanets imaging are now operating or planned for the short and long term both on the ground and in space. This paper reviews these instruments and their characteristics/capabilities. Conclusions are drawn on the spectral characterization point of view.

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