Exoplanet Detection and the CoRoT Mission

Garrido, R.; Deeg, H. J.
Referencia bibliográfica

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

Fecha de publicación:
12
2006
Número de autores
2
Número de autores del IAC
1
Número de citas
2
Número de citas referidas
2
Descripción
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.