Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Jan 2011
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American Astronomical Society, AAS Meeting #217, #103.01; Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, Vol. 43, 2011
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Scientific paper
The first extrasolar planets were found orbiting pulsars, and were detected via the changes in the arrival time of the pulses caused by the gravitational effect of the planets on the pulsar. Planets orbiting pulsating stars, such as delta Scuti/gamma Doradus stars, will distort the arrival times of maximum light in the light curves of these stars in the same fashion. We investigate the possibility of detecting this phenomenon in Kepler light curves, and constrain the mass limits that could be set on transiting companions. This method would provide an independent test of the planetary nature of Kepler transiting candidates. Kepler was selected as the 10th mission of the Discovery Program. Funding for this mission is provided by NASA, Science Mission Directorate.
Christiansen Jessie
Kepler Science Team
Mullally Fergal
Rowe F. Jr. J.
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