Exoplanet Detection and the CoRoT Mission

Garrido, R.; Deeg, H. J.
Bibliographical reference

Lecture Notes and Essays in Astrophysics, vol. 2, p. 27-48.

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2006
Number of authors
2
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1
Citations
2
Refereed citations
2
Description
We give an overview over the different techniques to detect planets in other stars. A special emphasis is given to the transit method and the French/European CoRoT project, which will be the first space mission with a major dedication to the study the extrasolar planets.