The ESA mission "Ariel" and ExoClock - How amateur astronomers contribute

One of the next projects of the European Space Agency ESA is the
Research satellite “Ariel”, whose launch is planned for 2029. Ariel's mission is to explore the Atmospheres of exoplanets observed near the James Webb Telescope to be stationed at the Lagrange point L2 in 1.5 million kilometres.

A critical factor for the success of the Ariel mission is precise knowledge of the Orbital times of the exoplanets around their sun. To improve the data situation, the project "ExoClock" was launched. "ExoClock" bundles the resources of state research institutions, industry and amateur astronomy. The aim is to use the orbital data of the Precisely determine exoplanets in order to make the transit times of the planets more predictable. In her presentation, Ms Pantelidou explains the “Ariel” mission and the ExoClock project in more detailed images. It will show how imminently important the data obtained is for the success of the Ariel mission and how amateur astronomers are already collecting important data that will then be processed centrally by ExoClock. And of course, Ms Pantelidou wants more Amateur astronomers and groups win to participate in the ExoClock project. Ms Pantelidou's presentation will last about an hour, after which there will be an opportunity to open discussion and for questions. The event will be in ENGLISH and is open to the public, entry is free.