Observe Exoplanets with Exoplanet Watch - A Citizen Science Project
Offered By: AAVSO HQ via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Join a webinar featuring Dr. Rob Zellem, an astrophysicist from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, as he introduces Exoplanet Watch, a citizen science project enabling individuals to contribute to exoplanet research. Learn how this initiative supports efficient use of NASA resources like Hubble and JWST. Explore the project's data reduction code, EXOTIC, through a hands-on workshop demonstration. Gain insights into Dr. Zellem's research on exoplanet atmosphere characterization and his roles in various NASA missions. Discover how to participate in Exoplanet Watch, even without a telescope, and engage in a Q&A session with the expert.
Syllabus
Opening announcements
Introducing Rob Zellem
Presentation - Exoplanet Watch
Questions
Demonstration - EXOTIC
Q&A with Dr. Zellem
Closing announcements
Taught by
AAVSO HQ
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