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Published July 24, 2021 | Version v1
Poster Open

Allesfitter in the Cloud: An All-in-One Classroom and Outreach Tool for Fitting TESS Data and More

  • 1. Department of Physics, and Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
  • 2. Department of Physics, and Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA. Juan Carlos Torres Fellow
  • 3. Department of Physics, and Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA. Kavli Fellow

Contributors

  • 1. Planetary Science Institute

Description

Inspiring the next generation of astronomers is an essential element of the TESS mission. However, in classroom or outreach settings, limited computing tools and programming knowledge can pose barriers to hands-on experiences. Allesfitter, a software package to analyze and model data from TESS and other missions, can provide an inclusive educational tool to engage students and public audiences. By hosting and running Allesfitter in the cloud in an easy-to-use Jupyter Notebook graphical interface, learners can model TESS light curves without prior coding knowledge or software installation, unveiling real astronomical events such as exoplanet transits or binary systems. A learner’s individual experience of modeling state-of-the-art TESS data, coupled with an instructor’s guidance, gives a compelling, visual insight into the exciting world of astronomy. Expanding Allesfitter’s usage into the classroom can help inspire a new generation to engage with public data from TESS and other missions.

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TESS Conference Poster Version 1.2.pdf

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