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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:astronomy
gptkb:space_mission
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gptkbp:aims_to
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find exoplanets around bright stars
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gptkbp:analysis
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interactive tools
citizen science
performed by the TESS Science Team
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gptkbp:analytics
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software packages
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gptkbp:can_detect
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light curves
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gptkbp:collaborates_with
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ground-based observatories
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gptkbp:collaboration
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gptkb:European_Space_Agency
gptkb:Harvard-Smithsonian_Center_for_Astrophysics
gptkb:MIT
gptkb:NASA's_Goddard_Space_Flight_Center
gptkb:NASA's_Exoplanet_Exploration_Program
global observatories
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gptkbp:collaborations
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various universities
multi-wavelength studies
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gptkbp:collaborative_projects
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TESS Follow-up Observing Program
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gptkbp:collection
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continuous monitoring
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gptkbp:community
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gptkb:astronomy
exoplanet researchers
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gptkbp:community_engagement
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outreach programs
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gptkbp:community_involvement
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citizen science projects
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gptkbp:contributes_to
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the study of planetary atmospheres
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gptkbp:contribution
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exoplanet science
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gptkbp:coverage
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full sky
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gptkbp:data_is_processed_by
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NASA's MIT
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gptkbp:data_transmission
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gptkb:Earth
to Earth
to Earth via the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System
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gptkbp:data_type
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FITS
light curves
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gptkbp:data_usage
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research and education
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gptkbp:discovered_by
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over 2,000 candidate exoplanets
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gptkbp:discovered_exoplanets
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over 200
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gptkbp:discovery
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numerous exoplanets
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gptkbp:educational_resources
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available online
workshops and seminars
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gptkbp:elevation
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350 km
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gptkbp:events
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ground-based telescopes
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gptkbp:exoplanet_candidates
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over 5000
thousands
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gptkbp:exoplanet_characterization
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atmospheric studies
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gptkbp:exoplanet_discovery
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TESS Object of Interest (TOI) list
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gptkbp:focus
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nearby stars
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gptkbp:full_name
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gptkb:Transiting_Exoplanet_Survey_Satellite
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gptkbp:funding
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NASA budget
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gptkbp:future_plans
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extended mission
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gptkbp:has
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four wide-field cameras
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gptkbp:has_a_data_processing_center_located_at
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gptkb:MIT
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gptkbp:has_a_primary_mirror_diameter_of
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10 centimeters
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gptkbp:has_a_science_team_led_by
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George R. Ricker
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gptkbp:has_a_unique_observation_strategy_that
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focuses on nearby stars.
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gptkbp:has_ability
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high precision photometry
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gptkbp:has_advisory_board
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expert panel
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gptkbp:has_data_analysis
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light curve analysis
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gptkbp:has_data_processing_pipeline
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automated
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gptkbp:has_data_release_frequency
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every 30 days
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gptkbp:has_data_sharing_policies
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open data policy
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gptkbp:has_data_visualization_tools
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available for researchers
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gptkbp:has_exoplanet_candidates
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over 2,000
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gptkbp:has_follow_up_observations
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ground-based telescopes
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gptkbp:has_follow_up_programs
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TESS Follow-up Observing Program
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gptkbp:has_four_cameras
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gptkb:true
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gptkbp:has_impact_on
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exoplanet science
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gptkbp:has_mission
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high
multidisciplinary
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gptkbp:has_mission_phase
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science operations
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gptkbp:has_mission_updates
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regularly published
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gptkbp:has_publications
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gptkb:academic_journals
numerous
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gptkbp:has_target_stars
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200,000
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gptkbp:has_view_of
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24 degrees
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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TESS
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gptkbp:image_processing
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gptkb:NASA's_Ames_Research_Center
automated pipelines
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gptkbp:impact
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gptkb:significant
high
global research
enhanced understanding of planetary systems
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gptkbp:instrument
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gptkb:camera
high-precision photometers
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gptkbp:instruments
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gptkb:camera
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gptkbp:is_a_follow-up_mission_to
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gptkb:Kepler's_discoveries
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gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of
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gptkb:NASA's_Exoplanet_Exploration_Program
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gptkbp:is_collaborative_with
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global research community
international astronomers
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gptkbp:is_designed_to
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identify Earth-sized planets
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gptkbp:is_designed_to_monitor
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the brightness of stars
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gptkbp:is_designed_to_observe
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transiting exoplanets around bright stars
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gptkbp:is_equipped_with
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a star tracker
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gptkbp:is_evaluated_by
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peer review
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gptkbp:is_expected_to_find
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hundreds of Earth-like planets
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gptkbp:is_expected_to_operate_until
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2022 or beyond
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gptkbp:is_focused_on
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nearby stars
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gptkbp:is_funded_by
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gptkb:NASA's_Astrophysics_Division
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gptkbp:is_launched_aboard
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gptkb:Space_X_Falcon_9_rocket
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gptkbp:is_observed_in
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northern hemisphere
southern hemisphere
transiting exoplanets
more than 200,000 stars
the southern and northern hemispheres
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gptkbp:is_part_of
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gptkb:NASA's_Explorers_Program
gptkb:NASA's_Exoplanet_Exploration_Program
exoplanet exploration
NASA's mission portfolio
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gptkbp:is_recognized_for
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discovering new exoplanets
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gptkbp:is_supported_by
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gptkb:NASA's_Astrophysics_Division
NASA's funding
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gptkbp:is_utilized_by
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astronomers worldwide
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gptkbp:launch_date
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April 18, 2018
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gptkbp:launch_site
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gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Space_Force_Station
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gptkbp:launch_vehicle
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gptkb:Space_X_Falcon_9
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gptkbp:launched
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gptkb:NASA
April 18, 2018
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gptkbp:legacy
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foundation for future missions
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gptkbp:lighting
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time series data
May 2018
July 25, 2018
automated algorithms
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gptkbp:mission
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gptkb:2020
highly successful
identify habitable zones
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gptkbp:mission_duration
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2 years
two years
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gptkbp:mission_type
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exoplanet discovery
exoplanet survey
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gptkbp:named_after
|
gptkb:Transiting_Exoplanet_Survey_Satellite
the TESS acronym
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gptkbp:number_of_films
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gptkb:4
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gptkbp:objective
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discover exoplanets
detect exoplanets
detect transiting exoplanets
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gptkbp:observing_method
|
transit photometry
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gptkbp:operated_by
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gptkb:MIT
gptkb:NASA
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gptkbp:operates_in
|
the visible light spectrum
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gptkbp:operational_status
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active
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gptkbp:orbit_type
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highly elliptical
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gptkbp:orbital_altitude
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approximately 108,000 kilometers
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gptkbp:orbital_period
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13.7 days
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:NASA's_Explorers_Program
understand the prevalence of life in the universe
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gptkbp:partnerships
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international collaborations
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gptkbp:primary_mission
|
approved
study stellar variability
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gptkbp:primary_use
|
search for exoplanets
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gptkbp:product_quality
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high fidelity
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gptkbp:provides
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light curves for stars
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gptkbp:provides_information_on
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gptkb:scientific_community
open access
transit method
NASA's archive
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gptkbp:publications
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gptkb:academic_journals
numerous papers
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gptkbp:reign
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13.7 days
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gptkbp:related_products
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gptkb:James_Webb_Space_Telescope
|
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gptkbp:release_frequency
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every 3 months
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gptkbp:released
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gptkb:Public
public access
open access
publicly available
occurs every few months
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gptkbp:research
|
transit method
photometric measurements
two-year survey
brightness of stars
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gptkbp:research_output
|
new discoveries
new insights into planet formation
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gptkbp:resolution
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high
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gptkbp:scientific_goals
|
characterize exoplanets
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gptkbp:scientific_instruments
|
photometers
photometric sensors
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Kepler_space_telescope
gptkb:Kepler
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gptkbp:targets
|
bright stars
over 200,000 stars
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gptkbp:team
|
scientists and engineers
|
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gptkbp:technology
|
advanced optics
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gptkbp:uses
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photometry
transit photometry
high-precision photometry
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gptkbp:view
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24 degrees
24 degrees by 24 degrees
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:NASA
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
|
3
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