Transit Graph

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A transit graph, often referred to as a light curve, is a graphical representation of how the brightness of a celestial object changes over time. This change in brightness can be due to various factors, such as a planet passing in front of its host star (transit), the rotation of a star, or other phenomena.

In the context of exoplanet research, a transit graph shows a dip in brightness when a planet crosses in front of its star, causing a temporary reduction in the star's apparent luminosity. This dip is used to detect and study exoplanets by analyzing the depth and shape of the light curve.

If you're interested in creating or understanding a specific transit graph, feel free to provide more details, and I'd be happy to help!

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