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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.

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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

 

 


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Curator: David Koch