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Discovering Exo-Planets Using Photometry SkyTitan Examples of planetary transits from the NASA Kepler mission, Planet Hunters, and LCOGT • Exo-planets are planets that orbit stars outside of our solar system. • To date, over 1800 exo-planets have been discovered. • There are several methods utilized to discovery exo-planets. • Exo-planet observations are made by orbiting space telescopes and ground based telescopes. • The NASA Kepler mission has discovered 1019 alone. It uses the photometry method to measure changes in star brightness resulting from planetary transits. • Many of these transits can be observed with small telescopes. • Many exo-planets discovery data sets are available in citizen science projects such as planethunters.org and Agent Exo Planet . The purpose of this poster is to: 1. Provide background information on exo- planets. 2. Provide web resources for citizen science projects related to exo-planets. 3. Provide mission and project information related to exo-planet discovery efforts. BACKGROUND PURPOSE CITIZEN SCIENCE Citizen science projects are web-based projects that provide students access to real data sets obtained through actual scientific discovery programs. Material is presented in a format that allows students and teachers to actively participate in analysing data for scientific discovery. Zooniverse.org provides a number of different programs for students to participate in. Within Zooniverse is the Planet Hunters activity. This Citizen Science project is designed to allow students to view light curve data to identify exo-planet transits. NASA Kepler Mission The NASA Kepler Mission has been one of the most successful programs for discovering exo-planets. This satellite-based telescope has discovered nearly 1020 exo-planets. It has also developed a comprehensive Education and Public Outreach website for providing science background, materials, and mission results for classrooms. LCOGT LCOGT is a privately funded organization dedicated to providing classrooms with access to telescopes and related astronomy activities. Their Agent Exo Planet is dedicated to reviewing image data sets for identifying transiting exo-planets. Exo-Planet Educational Resources 1. NASA Kepler Mission 2. LCOGT 3. Planet Hunters 4. Zooniverse • SKYTITAN – SkyTitan is a collaboration of teachers, professors, and professional astronomers that provide access to on-line telescopes, classroom activities, professional development, and technology integration training for teachers and students. • Schoology – Schoology is a Learning Management System that provides an on-line venue to deliver courses and facilitate educational dialogue. SkyTitan uses Schoology to deliver training materials for on-line astronomy, Education and Public Outreach, and STEM Paper developed by the University of Wyoming and the Wyoming Department of Education LASSI program SCREEN SHOTS OTHER RESOURCES REFERENCES
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Discovering Exo-Planets Using PhotometrySkyTitan
Examples of planetary transits from the NASA Kepler mission, Planet Hunters, and LCOGT
• Exo-planets are planets that orbit stars outside of our
solar system.• To date, over 1800 exo-planets have been discovered.• There are several methods utilized to discovery exo-
planets.• Exo-planet observations are made by orbiting space
telescopes and ground based telescopes.• The NASA Kepler mission has discovered 1019 alone. It
uses the photometry method to measure changes in star
brightness resulting from planetary transits.• Many of these transits can be observed with small
telescopes.• Many exo-planets discovery data sets are available in
citizen science projects such as planethunters.org and
Agent Exo Planet.
The purpose of this poster is to:
1. Provide background information on exo-planets.
2. Provide web resources for citizen science projects
related to exo-planets.
3. Provide mission and project information related to exo-
planet discovery efforts.
BACKGROUND
PURPOSE
CITIZEN SCIENCE
Citizen science projects are web-based projects that provide students access to real data sets
obtained through actual scientific discovery programs. Material is presented in a format that
allows students and teachers to actively participate in analysing data for scientific discovery.
Zooniverse.org provides a number of different programs for students to participate in. Within
Zooniverse is the Planet Hunters activity. This Citizen Science project is designed to allow
students to view light curve data to identify exo-planet transits.
NASA Kepler Mission
The NASA Kepler Mission has been one of the most successful programs for discovering
exo-planets. This satellite-based telescope has discovered nearly 1020 exo-planets. It has
also developed a comprehensive Education and Public Outreach website for providing
science background, materials, and mission results for classrooms.
LCOGT
LCOGT is a privately funded organization dedicated to providing classrooms with access to
telescopes and related astronomy activities. Their Agent Exo Planet is dedicated to reviewing
image data sets for identifying transiting exo-planets.
Exo-Planet Educational Resources
1. NASA Kepler Mission
2. LCOGT
3. Planet Hunters
4. Zooniverse
• SKYTITAN – SkyTitan is a collaboration of
teachers, professors, and professional
astronomers that provide access to on-line
telescopes, classroom activities, professional
development, and technology integration
training for teachers and students.• Schoology – Schoology is a Learning
Management System that provides an on-line
venue to deliver courses and facilitate
educational dialogue. SkyTitan uses Schoology
to deliver training materials for on-line
astronomy, Education and Public Outreach, and
STEM resources.
Paper developed by the University of Wyoming and the Wyoming Department of Education LASSI program
SCREEN SHOTS
OTHER RESOURCES
REFERENCES
Administrator
This paper is designed to provide teachers with basic information about Exo Planets and how they are being discovered. Emphasis is placed on Citizen Science projects that teachers can utilize in their classrooms. Other resources for related astronomy activities are provided.
Administrator
This panel provides the three primary resources for classroom utilization.
Administrator
Links to additional SkyTitan resources for more in-depth resources and developed training materials. The LMS will provide an on-line collaboration site for on-going professional development and support.
Administrator
Web Links are again provided for quick access to resources when the poster is viewed in electronic format. Live web links are also embedded throughout the poster.
Administrator
Screenshots are provided of the web resources for familiarization.
