Astronomer Training
Astronomer Training equips physics experts with practical skills in exoplanet transit photometry, covering site and target selection, noise and SNR analysis, timing variations, and professional reporting to enable solid observation planning and trustworthy publications in astronomy research.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This practical Astronomer Training course teaches you to select stellar targets, estimate planetary parameters, plan observing runs and exposure times, manage time standards, create O-C diagrams, assess noise and detection confidence, design tables and figures, share data effectively, document limitations, and propose strong follow-up research.
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Develop skills
- Exoplanet target selection: pick best stars and planets for quick transit observations.
- Observatory planning: forecast visibility, airmass, and twilight for quality data collection.
- Exposure and cadence design: adjust SNR, filters, and baselines for precise light curves.
- Noise and SNR analysis: measure scintillation, photon noise, and transit depth accurately.
- Transit timing analysis: improve periods, construct O-C diagrams, and share ephemerides.
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