Astronomer Training
Astronomer Training equips physics professionals with essential hands-on skills in exoplanet transit photometry, covering site and target selection, noise and SNR analysis, timing analysis, reporting, and designing robust observations for reliable publication-ready results. It ensures you master efficient planning and data handling for impactful astronomical research.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This practical Astronomer Training course teaches selection of stellar targets, estimation of planetary parameters, planning of observing runs and exposure times, handling time standards, computing O–C diagrams, estimating noise and detection confidence, designing tables and figures, data sharing best practices, documenting limitations, and proposing impactful follow-up work.
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Develop skills
- Exoplanet target selection: select best stars and planets for quick transit observations.
- Observatory planning: forecast visibility, airmass, and twilight to get clean data.
- 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, create O–C diagrams, and provide ephemerides.
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