Infrared and the search for extrasolar planets

Aden B. Meinel; Marjorie P. Meinel

doi:10.1117/12.48730

1 December 1991 Infrared and the search for extrasolar planets

Aden B. Meinel, Marjorie P. Meinel

Proceedings Volume 1540, Infrared Technology XVII; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.48730
Event: San Diego, '91, 1991, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Search for evidence concerning the existence of extrasolar planets will involve both indirect detection as well as direct (imaging). Indirect detection may be possible using ground based instrumentation on the Keck telescope, Imaging probably will require an orbiting system. Characterizing other planets for complex molecules will require a large orbiting or lunar-based telescope or inteferometer. Cryogenic infrared techniques appear to be necessary. Planning for a NASA ground and space-based program, Toward Other Planet Systems (TOPS), is proceeding.

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Aden B. Meinel and Marjorie P. Meinel "Infrared and the search for extrasolar planets", Proc. SPIE 1540, Infrared Technology XVII, (1 December 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.48730

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