ARIEL ExoClock pro-am project

The Exoplanet Division is participating in a pro-am project supporting the ARIEL space mission with ground-based exoplanet observations. This is a great opportunity to get started in exoplanet transit observations and make a significant contribution to the mission. The objective of this tutorial is to provide help in installing the Python/HOPS software, imaging and generating transit light-curves.

                                   ExoClock star and planet data

Typical transit light curve

                                  Exoplanet transit light curve by Martin Fowler

Full project details and targets can be found at ARIEL Space Mission V3.pdf

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