The Extrasolar Planetary Imaging Coronagraph (EPIC) will provide the first direct measurements of a broad range of fundamental physical characteristics of giant planets in other solar systems. These characteristics include orbital inclination, mass, brightness, color, the presence (or absence) of CH4 and H2O, and orbital or rotational-driven variability. EPIC utilizes a 1.5 meter telescope coupled to a Visible Nulling Coronagraph to achieve these science goals. EPIC has been proposed as a Discovery Mission.
Extrasolar Planetary Imaging Coronagraph (EPIC)
Optical, Infrared, and Millimeter Space Telescopes ; 2004 ; United States
Proc. SPIE ; 5487
2004-10-12
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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