Abstract
AbstractThe Next Generation Transit Survey (NGTS) is a new ground-based survey for transiting exoplanets. Our primary goal is to find the first statistically-significant sample of Neptunes and super-Earths that are bright enough for radial velocity confirmation. By measuring precise masses and radii we will constrain the bulk composition and internal structure of planets that span the transition between the gas giants and terrestrial planets. Our brightest exoplanets will also be suitable for atmospheric characterisation with large facilities such as the VLT, JWST and the E-ELT. NGTS construction began in June 2013, and the survey is due to commence in 2014.
Highlights
The smallest Next Generation Transit Survey (NGTS) confirmed planets will be prime targets for the ESA S Mission CHEOPS, which will provide precise radii and densities of our super-Earths
The Generation Transit Survey (NGTS) is a new ground-based sky survey that builds on the legacy of the WASP survey (Pollacco et al 2006) and aims to find bright systems containing transiting Neptunes and super-Earths
The NGTS facility will consist of an array of twelve 20 cm f/2.8 telescopes, each equipped with a large-format redsensitive deep-depletion CCD camera and mounted on its own equatorial fork mount
Summary
The smallest NGTS confirmed planets will be prime targets for the ESA S Mission CHEOPS, which will provide precise radii and densities of our super-Earths. The Generation Transit Survey (NGTS) is a new ground-based sky survey that builds on the legacy of the WASP survey (Pollacco et al 2006) and aims to find bright systems containing transiting Neptunes and super-Earths. The NGTS facility will consist of an array of twelve 20 cm f/2.8 telescopes, each equipped with a large-format redsensitive deep-depletion CCD camera and mounted on its own equatorial fork mount.
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