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| Paper: |
Exploring Transiting Extrasolar Planets in your Astronomy Lab, Classroom, or Public Presentation |
| Volume: |
457, Connecting People to Science |
| Page: |
59 |
| Authors: |
Newbury, P. |
| Abstract: |
The search for life beyond our Solar System is topic that appears in
almost every introductory, general-education astronomy course, typically
referred to as “Astro 101.” School teachers and science museum
presenters might cover this topic, too. This article is our
instructor's manual for facilitating a 50-minute, hands-on activity that
explores the light curves produced by transiting extrasolar planets: how
they form and how to extract characteristics about the extrasolar planet
from the shape of the curve. Students apply their skills to the system
HD 209458 by examining data collected by the Microvariability Of STars
(MOST) telescope. |
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