Honors Theses and Capstones
Date Completed
Spring 2019
Abstract
Using the University of New Hampshire Observatory, we performed multiple exoplanet transits observations on a variety of systems. Of these transits, those performed with ideal weather conditions were chosen to do extensive analysis on. The transit chosen for initial analysis was HAT-P-56b. We then used Z-Score values, along with the average mean and standard deviation collected from multiple transits to determine a minimum possible transit depth of 7.4 +/- 0.6 mmag. This value will allow UNH to access exoplanet transit observation and / or confirm potential exoplanets, thus making the UNH Observatory more research capable. A follow up threshold transit around 7 mmag will be performed and show that our limit is achievable.
First Advisor
James Ryan
Second Advisor
John Gianforte
College or School
CEPS
Department or Program
Physics
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Recommended Citation
Larose, Nicholas R., "UNH Observatory Exoplanet Transit Depth Limit" (2019). Honors Theses and Capstones. 455.
https://scholars.unh.edu/honors/455
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Instrumentation Commons, Other Astrophysics and Astronomy Commons, Stars, Interstellar Medium and the Galaxy Commons