Search for methane fluorescence in the transiting exoplanet XO-2 b
The study of hot Jupiter planet atmospheres is giving rise to a surprising and intriguing diversity. Large differences in night/day contrast, chemical abundances, and physical properties are just a few examples of the variety found. A further recent addition to this complex picture is the discovery of a very strong emission feature (a factor of 4
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