4 papers
CHEOPS in-flight performance: A comprehensive look at the first 3.5 years of operations
A. Fortier, A. E. Simon, C. Broeg +128
CHEOPS is a space telescope specifically designed to monitor transiting exoplanets orbiting bright stars. In September 2023, CHEOPS completed its nominal mission and remains in exc…
Characterisation of the TOI-421 planetary system using CHEOPS, TESS, and archival radial velocity data
A. F. Krenn, D. Kubyshkina, L. Fossati +88
The TOI-421 planetary system contains two sub-Neptune-type planets and is a prime target to study the formation and evolution of planets and their atmospheres. The inner planet is…
Detailed cool star flare morphology with CHEOPS and TESS
G. Bruno, I. Pagano, G. Scandariato +79
Context. White-light stellar flares are proxies for some of the most energetic types of flares, but their triggering mechanism is still poorly understood. As they are associated wi…
The tidal deformation and atmosphere of WASP-12b from its phase curve
B. Akinsanmi, S. C. C. Barros, M. Lendl +85
Ultra-hot Jupiters present a unique opportunity to understand the physics and chemistry of planets at extreme conditions. WASP-12b stands out as an archetype of this class of exopl…