Observational studies of transiting extrasolar planets (invited review)
John Southworth (Keele University, UK)
TL;DR
This review summarizes the observational methods and recent advancements in the study of transiting extrasolar planets, highlighting discoveries, characterization techniques, and future missions shaping the field.
Contribution
It provides a comprehensive overview of observational techniques, projects, and future prospects in transiting exoplanet research, integrating historical context and recent developments.
Findings
Discovery of numerous transiting exoplanets
Characterization of planetary atmospheres and properties
Insights into orbital dynamics and star-planet interactions
Abstract
The study of transiting extrasolar planets is only 15 years old, but has matured into a rich area of research. I review the observational aspects of this work, concentrating on the discovery of transits, the characterisation of planets from photometry and spectroscopy, the Homogeneous Studies project, starspots, orbital obliquities, and the atmospheric properties of the known planets. I begin with historical context and conclude with a glance to a future of TESS, CHEOPS, Gaia and PLATO.
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Taxonomy
TopicsStellar, planetary, and galactic studies · Astro and Planetary Science · Astronomical and nuclear sciences