Updated 9/22/00
Scientific Basis for the Kepler Mission
The following is a list of topics that describe the scientific basis for the Kepler Mission.
All the topics on this web site can be covered by just following the
Go to The Next Topic Icon at the end of each page.Value of the Investigation
Nature of the Investigation
Goals and Objectives of the Kepler Mission
Capabilities of Various Planet Detection Methods
Characteristics of Transits
Target Field of View
Detectable Planet Size
Number of Stars for Which Planets Can Be Detected
Detection of Giant Planets
Expected Results
Complementary Observations

Curator: David Koch 