Integrated Exoplanet Transit Simulator

Watch how the 3D orbital mechanics actively shape the 2D observational data. Adjust the planet radius and orbital inclination to see the light curve dip appear or disappear as the planet transits the star's disk.

Planet Radius (Rp/Rs):

0.10

Semimajor Axis (a):

5.00

Eccentricity (e):

0.30

Inclination (i) [deg]:

88.0

Long. Ascending Node (Ω) [deg]:

0.0

Long. Periastron (ω) [deg]:

0.0

Star (Rs = 1)

Planet & Orbit

Reference Sky Plane

Observer View (+Z)