Influence of stellar variability on the determination of the radius during a transit of an exoplanet
Stellar variability can affect the estimate of an exoplanet radius measured during a transit. We developed a transit light curve model which includes stellar spots. It appears that, if spectro-photometric technique is used, spots and faculae have to be considered to conclude on atmospheric detection...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2011-07-01
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Series: | EPJ Web of Conferences |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/20111604002 |