Monitoring for Red Dots #2 campaign
Active Dates: July 25, 2018 – Oct. 10, 2018
Abstract:
The aim of the Red Dots #2 campaign is to find exoplanets orbiting around three M-Dwarf stars in the solar neighbourhood. This campaign is a follow up to the very successful Pale Red Dot campaign which resulted in the discovery of exoplanet Proxima b and last year's Red Dots campaign for which the scientific work in identifying exoplanet candidates is currently ongoing. The Red Dots #2 campaign runs from [now] to 10th October and the three stars being observed are detailed below.
Justification:
Regular observations of all stars in the V band are required to look for photometric variability and exoplanet transits. CCD or PEP should be used; DSLR should not be used [due to the red leak in typical RGB filters]. Observations should be recorded in the AAVSO database in the standard format. The campaign involves the use of the HARPS high-resolution spectroscope in ESO's La Silla Observatory in Chile to obtain radial velocity measurements for the stars. In addition, photometric observations will be performed from the OSN, MONET-S and ASH2 observatories as well as voluntary amateur astronomer participation. The photometric data will be used to monitor activity on the stars as well as identify exoplanet transits.
Requested Data Types:
Photometry, Spectroscopy
Targets
| Name | Magnitude | Variability Type | Photometry Notes | Spectroscopy Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YZ Cet | 12.03 | BY+UV |
Cadence: Not Specified Precision: 100 |
Cadence: Not Specified Resolution: 250 Desired SNR: 100 |
| NSV 14420 | 7.32 | None |
Cadence: Not Specified Precision: 100 |
Cadence: Not Specified Resolution: 250 Desired SNR: 100 |
| GJ 1061 | 13.04 | BY |
Cadence: Not Specified Precision: 100 |
Cadence: Not Specified Resolution: 250 Desired SNR: 100 |
Spectroscopy Lines:
No spectroscopy lines provided
Photometry Filters:
No photometry filters provided
Comparison Stars:
No comparison stars provided
Co-Authorship
Observers are not eligible for co-authorship.
Additional Observer Input:
Not provided
Additional Submission Location:
Not provided
Forum URL
N/A
Notes:
Principal Investigator: John Strachan and Dr. Guillem Anglada-Escude; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #643)