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ISBN 10: 0979844630
ISBN 13: 9781500554248
Author: Bruce L Gary
Part 1: Background
Chapter 1: Exoplanet Discovery History
Chapter 2: Methods of Exoplanet Detection (overview)
Chapter 3: Focus on the Transit Method
Chapter 4: What Amateurs Can Contribute
Part 2: Essential Concepts
Chapter 5: Stellar Properties Relevant to Transits
Stellar Variability
Starspot Effects
Chapter 6: Photometry Basics
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
Atmospheric Extinction
Differential Photometry
Chapter 7: Transit Light Curves
Phases of a Transit
Calculating Expected Depth and Duration
Part 3: Observing Setup and Techniques
Chapter 8: Telescope Requirements for Transit Photometry
Aperture and Focal Length
Mounts and Tracking
Chapter 9: CCD Camera Selection and Use
Detectors and Read Noise
Filters
Focusing and Calibration (Bias, Dark, Flat Frames)
Chapter 10: Setting Up Your Observatory
Site Selection
Automation Considerations
Chapter 11: Planning Your Observations
Finding Transit Predictions (Exoplanet Transit Database, etc.)
Target Selection
Calibration Star Selection
Chapter 12: Data Acquisition Techniques
Exposure Time and Saturation
Minimizing Readout Time
Observing Through Clouds and Light Pollution
Part 4: Data Reduction and Analysis
Chapter 13: Image Processing Fundamentals (Stacking, Alignment)
Chapter 14: Aperture Photometry Software (e.g., AIP4WIN, MaxIm DL, VPhot)
Chapter 15: Performing Differential Photometry
Selecting Comparison Stars
Corrections for Atmospheric Effects
Chapter 16: Creating Light Curves
Plotting Data
Fitting Models to Light Curves
Chapter 17: Interpreting Light Curves
Determining Transit Depth and Duration
Estimating Transit Mid-time
Recognizing Systematics and Artifacts
Part 5: Advanced Topics and Contributing to Science
Chapter 18: Confirming Transits and Follow-Up Observations
Chapter 19: Characterizing Exoplanet Properties (Radius, Orbital Parameters)
Chapter 20: Detecting Transit Timing Variations (TTVs) and Transit Duration Variations (TDVs)
Chapter 21: Observing Multiple-Star Systems
Chapter 22: Reporting Your Observations (AAVSO Exoplanet Database, etc.)
Chapter 23: The Future of Amateur Exoplanet Observing
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Tags: Bruce L Gary, Exoplanet, Amateurs
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