Extrasolar planets: Astrophysical false positives

Andrew Collier Cameron

doi:10.1038/492048a

Extrasolar planets: Astrophysical false positives

Andrew Collier Cameron

School of Physics and Astronomy

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Abstract

The probability that giant-planet-like signals detected by the Kepler spacecraft are not from planets is higher than expected. The result underscores the importance of making follow-up observations to confirm the nature of the signals.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	48-50
Journal	Nature
Volume	492
Issue number	7427
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/492048a
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2012

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Extrasolar planets: Astrophysical false positives

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