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Probing the atmosphere of transiting extrasolar planets

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 November 2008

H. Zinnecker ,
N. Epchtein ,
H. Rauer ,
J.P. Beaulieu  and
G. Tinetti
J.P. Beaulieu
Affiliation:
Institut d'Astrophysique de Paris, 98bis boulevard Arago, 75014 Paris, France
G. Tinetti
Affiliation:
University College London, Gower street, London WC1E 6BT, UK
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Abstract

We have entered the phase of extrasolar planets characterization, probing their atmospheres for molecules, constraining their horizontal and vertical temperature profiles and estimating the contribution of clouds and hazes. We report here a short review of the current situation using ground based and space based observations. What are the future challenges and how can we better address them? Is there a niche for DOME C observations?

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European Astronomical Society Publications Series , Volume 33: 2nd ARENA Conference: The Astrophysical Science Cases at Dome C , 2008 , pp. 165 - 173
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© EAS, EDP Sciences, 2008

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