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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Main Authors: Désert J.-M., Lecavelier des Etangs A., Parmentier V., Sing D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2011-07-01
Series:EPJ Web of Conferences
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/20111604002