Involving Students, Educators and Amateur Astronomers in the Search for Extrasolar Planets

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Dec 2003

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2003agufmed51c1226d&link_type=abstract

American Geophysical Union, Fall Meeting 2003, abstract #ED51C-1226

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Due to advances in telescope and digital imaging technology, the search for extrasolar planets can now be performed by dedicated students, educators and amateur astronomers. The applicability of off-the-shelf telescopes, hardware and software to the detection of extrasolar planets using the transit method is described. Data reduction techniques are discussed that can theoretically reveal the presence of an extrasolar planet slightly larger than earth using such equipment. Finally, educational outreach efforts conducted by an amateur astronomer involved in the search for extrasolar planets are described, including a pilot partnership with a local community college.

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