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An Automated Search for Extrasolar Planet Transits

M. G. Hidas, J. K. Webb, M. C. B. Ashley, C. H. Lineweaver, J. Anderson, M. Irwin

astro-pharXiv:astro-ph/0209388

Abstract

We are setting up a new search for transiting extrasolar planets using the 0.5m Automated Patrol Telescope at Siding Spring Observatory, Australia. We will begin regular observations in September 2002. We expect to find ~7 new planets per year.

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