Bow shocks and winds around HD 189733b.

Authors :: Llama, J.
Vidotto, A. A.
Jardine, M.
Wood, K.
Fares, R.
Petit, Pascal
Jardine, Moira
Spruit, Hendrik C.
Source :: Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union; Aug2013 Supplement, Vol. 9 Issue S302, p245-246, 2p
Publication Year :: 2013
Abstract: Asymmetries in exoplanet transits are a useful tool for developing our understanding of magnetic activity on both stars and planets outside our Solar System. Near-UV observations of the WASP-12 system have revealed asymmetries in the timing of the transit when compared with the optical light curve. In this proceedings we review a number of reported asymmetries and present work simulating near-UV transits for the hot-Jupiter hosting star HD 189733. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]