Thousands of Stars View Earth as a Transiting Exoplanet
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DOI: 10.1029/2021eo160970
Abstract: Researchers have identified more than 2,000 stars whose past, present, or future vantage points afford a view of Earth passing directly in front of the Sun, a geometry useful for pinpointing planets. read more here.
Keywords: view earth; transiting exoplanet; geometry; stars view ... See more keywords
K2-141 b: A 5- M ⊗ super-Earth transiting a K7 v star every 6.7 h
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DOI: 10.1051/0004-6361/201732217
Abstract: We report on the discovery of K2-141 b (EPIC 246393474 b), an ultra-short-period super-Earth on a 6.7 h orbit transiting an active K7 V star based on data from K2 campaign 12. We confirmed the… read more here.
Keywords: earth transiting; super earth; 141 super; earth ... See more keywords
Which stars can see Earth as a transiting exoplanet?
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DOI: 10.1093/mnrasl/slaa161
Abstract: Transit observations have found the majority of exoplanets to date. Spectroscopic observations of transits and eclipses are the most commonly used tool to characterize exoplanet atmospheres and will be used in the search for life.… read more here.
Keywords: earth transiting; transiting exoplanet; see earth; stars see ... See more keywords