Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Feb 2009
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Transiting Planets, Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union, IAU Symposium, Volume 253, p. 319-328
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Scientific paper
A variety of new observational opportunities have made transit and more generally light curve analysis central to the study of exoplanets. Talks at this IAU 253 Symposium have dramatically highlighted the measurement of the radius, density, atmospheric composition and atmospheric thermal structure, presently for relatively large, hot planets, but soon for smaller planets orbiting further from their host stars. On-going and future space observations will play a key role in the detection and characterization of these planetary systems. After a brief review, I focus on two topics: the need for a sensitive all-sky survey for planets transiting the brightest, closest stars and the follow-up opportunities afforded by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
Beichman Charles Arnold
Greene Tom
Krist John
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