Astronomer Training
Astronomer Training equips physics professionals with hands-on skills in exoplanet transit photometry, covering site and target selection, noise and SNR analysis, timing analysis, and reporting to enable robust observations and reliable publications in a concise, practical format.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This practical Astronomer Training course teaches selecting stellar targets, estimating planetary parameters, planning 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 for quality 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.
- Transit timing analysis: improve periods, create O–C diagrams, and share ephemerides.
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