Influence of stellar limb darkening on exoplanet light curves (IMAGE)

Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research

Influence of stellar limb darkening on exoplanet light curves

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Stars with low magnetic field strength exhibit a more pronounced limb darkening than those with a strong magnetic field. This affects the shape of the light curve.

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