Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Dec 2006
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2006aas...20916908r&link_type=abstract
2007 AAS/AAPT Joint Meeting, American Astronomical Society Meeting 209, #169.08; Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society,
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Scientific paper
In principle, the photospheric temperature structure of an extrasolar planet can be resolved by measuring the shape of the infrared light curve as the planet passes into secondary eclipse behind its parent star. We consider the feasibility of using this method to constrain current atmospheric models of tidally-locked hot Jupiters, which experience extreme heating on their permanent daysides. We find that the Spitzer Space Telescope lacks the sensitivity necessary to differentiate between even the most disparate models in a reasonable number of eclipse measurements. However, the upcoming James Webb Space Telescope will be an incredible asset, with enough sensitivity to distinguish detailed temperature structure in one or a few eclipses. This work was supported by NASA grant NNG06GF55G.
Deming Drake
Menou Kristen
Rauscher Emily
Seager Sara
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