M. Bretton
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About
M. Bretton is a dedicated exoplanet researcher whose work focuses on the discovery and characterization of transiting exoplanets, particularly hot Jupiters, and the refinement of their orbital parameters. A key contribution is the development of the Kourovka Planet Search (KPS) project, where they led the discovery of new transiting exoplanet candidates in the Galactic plane, targeting stars in the 11–14 magnitude range. This work, published in 2016, has garnered 19 citations and established a foundation for systematic planet hunting in under-explored fields. Bretton also played a pivotal role in the ORBYTS (Original Research by Young Twinkle Students) program, which combines professional, robotic telescope networks with citizen astronomer data and TESS observations to refine the ephemerides of transiting exoplanets with uncertain or outdated transit times. This 2020 study, with 36 citations, demonstrates Bretton’s commitment to both high-precision science and public engagement. By bridging professional research and community science, Bretton has made lasting contributions to the accuracy of exoplanet transit predictions, enabling future atmospheric studies and follow-up observations. Their work exemplifies how collaborative, multi-platform approaches can advance our understanding of distant worlds.
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