Infrared radiation from an extrasolar planet
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The planet HD 209458b, an extrasolar giant planet is an ideal candidate for the detection and characterization of infrared light as the star eclipses it. Detection of infrared (24 mu m) radiation from HD 209458b by observing the decrement in flux during secondary eclipse, when the planet passes behind the star is reported.
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2005
United States, Infrared radiation
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2005
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The hottest planet
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The smallest known transiting planet, HD 149026b has been found to be the hottest extrasolar planet with a very high temperature because of the presence of large amount of heavy elements in it.
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2007
Discovery and exploration, Astronomical research, Planetary atmospheres, Planets
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2007
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Subjects list: Research, Extrasolar planets
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