An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics · Problem 7.13

The Classification of Stellar Spectra — Carroll & Ostlie

Physics — Astrophysics · jupiter-transit-brightness-decrease

Problem

Suppose that you are an astronomer on a planet orbiting another star. While you are observing our Sun, Jupiter passes in front of it. Estimate the fractional decrease in the brightness of the star, assuming that you are observing a flat disk of constant flux, with a temperature of Te=5777T_e = 5777 K. Hint: Neglect Jupiter's contribution to the total brightness of the system.

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