Qatar Exoplanet Survey
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| Survey type | Exoplanet search survey |
|---|---|
| Named after | the country Qatar |
| Observatory code | H06 |
| Started | 24, November 2010 |
| Website | qatarexoplanet.org (defunct) |
The Qatar Exoplanet Survey, also known as QES, is an international exoplanet search survey based in Qatar. Its main goal is to detect exoplanets using the transit method, which is observing the light curve of the host star.[1]
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There is a telescope with 5 cameras, which are each 400m, which is also located in New Mexico. It has been operating since 2011 which occasional errors.[1]
