Below is a list of topics that describe the scientific basis for the Kepler Mission.
Scientific Goals Nature of the Investigation Characteristics of Transits Differential Photometry Transit Detection and Simulation Stellar Variability Detectable Planet Size Target Field of View Stellar Classification Program Number of Stars for Which Planets Can Be Detected Follow-up Observing Program Expected Results? Detection of Giant Planets Team Papers References
Curators: David Koch, Alan Gould