Astronomy & astrophysics
Publication date:
2008-09-01
Volume:
487
Pages:
1209 -
1220
Publisher:
Edp sciences s a
Author:
Drummond, Rachel
Lapeyrere, V ; Auvergne, M ; Vandenbussche, Bart ; Aerts, Conny ; Samadi, R ; Costa, JES
Keywords:
instrumentation : photometers, space vehicles : instruments, methods : statistical, methods : data analysis, techniques : image processing, photometry, Science & Technology, Physical Sciences, Astronomy & Astrophysics, PHOTOMETRY, 0201 Astronomical and Space Sciences, 5101 Astronomical sciences, 5107 Particle and high energy physics, 5109 Space sciences
Abstract:
Context. The CoRoT satellite is a highly accurate photometer with 2 channels respectively optimised for asteroseismology and exoplanet finding. The design includes an e. ective straylight rejection system, however residual straylight reaches the detectors.