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Our planet-hunting Citizen Astronomers made nearly 700 observations with their Unistellar Telescopes in 2022, and confirmed the existence of three <\/span>exoplanets<\/span><\/a> by watching them transit, or pass in front of, their star. Additionally, Unistellar members were recognized as coauthors on scientific papers reporting the results \u2014 the gold standard for scientific findings.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0It\u2019s just one part of the Unistellar <\/span>citizen science program<\/a>, which lets skygazers contribute data on exoplanets, asteroids, comets and more to real scientific campaigns. Powered by the Unistellar app and our smart telescopes, more Citizen Astronomers are joining in around the world!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb2_5″ _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.18.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_image src=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.unistellar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/transiting-exoplanet-with-brightness-graph-anim-1.gif\u00a0\u00bb title_text=\u00a0\u00bbtransiting-exoplanet-with-brightness-graph-anim-1″ _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.18.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.18.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n These amazing achievements come on the heels of a 2021 record set by the Unistellar Network for the <\/span>longest exoplanet orbital period<\/span><\/a> ever observed via transit\u00a0 from the ground. That record comes thanks to observations of Kepler-167 e, an exoplanet that takes 1,071 days to orbit its star.<\/span><\/p>\n The observation campaign for Kepler-167 e stretched for 32 hours in November 2021, and involved 31 Unistellar Citizen Astronomers. Many of those members were also listed as co-authors on a <\/span>scientific paper<\/span><\/a> published in 2022 describing the transit and orbit of the exoplanet. An achievement like this was only possible because of the worldwide nature of the Unistellar network \u2013 even though the transit lasted longer than the starry night in any one place, observers across continents teamed up to observe the transit\u2019s different parts from their location. By working together, they were able to catch the entire transit and break a world record!<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\u00a0\u00bb1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.18.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb1_2″ _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.18.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n To help scientists gather more data on exoplanets, Unistellar has partnered with NASA, whose planet-hunting <\/span>TESS mission<\/span><\/a> has found thousands of potential exoplanets in far-off solar systems. Many of these newly-discovered worlds are giant planets, which like Kepler-167 e, take so long to orbit their star that their entire transit can\u2019t be caught from one location. And that\u2019s where Citizen Astronomers come in! These skygazers can gather far more data than astronomers can on their own in order to help confirm the existence and orbit of these giant planets.<\/span><\/p>\n In 2022, the Unistellar Network conducted five exoplanet observation campaigns under the NASA partnership. The resulting data is currently being included in four research papers to be published in academic journals, featuring Unistellar observers as coauthors.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n The Unistellar Network confirmed three exoplanets in 2022, and attempted to observe two others.<\/span><\/p>\n Two additional exoplanet observation campaigns resulted in nondetections, which still provides useful information to scientists! Unistellar Network members will search for a transit of one of those exoplanets<\/strong>, <\/span>TIC 139270665.01<\/span><\/a>, this February 17-18<\/strong>, giving the team another chance to see it.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb1_2″ _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.18.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_image src=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.unistellar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/NASAinsignia.png\u00a0\u00bb title_text=\u00a0\u00bbNASAinsignia\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb width=\u00a0\u00bb48%\u00a0\u00bb max_width=\u00a0\u00bb100%\u00a0\u00bb module_alignment=\u00a0\u00bbcenter\u00a0\u00bb min_height=\u00a0\u00bb100px\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.unistellar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Leroux-1.png\u00a0\u00bb title_text=\u00a0\u00bbLeroux\u00a0\u00bb align=\u00a0\u00bbcenter\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb width=\u00a0\u00bb45%\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb text_text_color=\u00a0\u00bb#B3B3B3″ custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb-11px|||||\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n Liouba and Niniane L., who observed several NASA campaign targets from France. Niniane’s shirt says \u00ab\u00a0Forget about princesses, I want to be an astrophysicist.\u00a0\u00bb<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.19.5″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n This past year was an exceptional time for Citizen Science, from academic papers, to partnerships with NASA, to worldwide teamwork. We think that 2023 will be even better! There will be new, exciting NASA-sponsored campaigns in 2023, meaning more chances for Unistellar network members to contribute meaningfully to science. 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Building on a Record<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Partnering With NASA<\/strong><\/h3>\n
2022 Exoplanet Observation Highlights<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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More Exoplanet Transit Opportunities Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Further readings<\/h2>\n