Over 5000 extrasolar planets are known to date. But how do you find a planet, what are the challenges and how can you create a complete profile with properties
Prof. Ronald Redmer (University of Rostock) and Dr. Ruth Titz-Weider (DLR Berlin) present the basics of the search for planets and show how exoplanets are being researched in Rostock. Dr. Ruth Titz-Weider is part of the SPP 1992 Coordination Office.