Stellar radius from transit duration and a linear mass-radius relation

ID: stellar-radius-from-transit-duration-and-a-linear-mass-radius-relation

Assume Kepler's third law, a negligible planet mass, and . Define . The total duration of a circular planetary transit determines , giving the displayed stellar radius. Unknown orbital eccentricity, transit dilution or a different stellar mass-radius calibration introduces additional uncertainty.

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