The photometric search for earth-sized extrasolar planets by occultation in binary systems

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Astronomical Photometry, Eclipsing Binary Stars, Extrasolar Planets, Planetary Systems, Stellar Occultation, Computational Astrophysics, Detection, Frequency Distribution, Orbital Mechanics, Planetary Orbits, Stellar Luminosity, Solar System, Planetary Systems, Extrasolar Planets, Photometry, Size, Occultations, Astronomy, Techniques, Stars, Binary Systems, Geometry, Kinematics, Parameters, Diagrams, Calculations, Numerical Methods, Orbits

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The feasibility of the detection of small extrasolar planets by the partial occultation they can cause on eclipsing binaries is investigated. This study is applied to the eight most luminous systems; the probability that an occultation can occur is estimated. It is found that the continuous observation of these eight objects would give a high probability of detecting at least one planet if they all have planetary companions. The uncertainty that can be expected on the period of revolution of the planet from a single occultation observation is discussed.

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