Transit Probability
Calculator

Inputs

Geometric transit probability
0.00465

Results

Geometric transit probability
0.00465
Transit probability (%)
0.465046

Astronomy results

Geometric transit probability0.00465
Transit probability (%)0.465046

formula-map diagram

Geometric transit probability
0.00465
Transit probability (%)
0.465046

Astronomical relationship

Formula

p = R_star / a

= 0.0046504672609622

Note

This result is a simplified model: it applies the displayed textbook formula to the values you entered, assuming ideal spherical bodies, circular orbits, blackbody radiation and perfect optics, and ignoring atmospheric seeing, relativistic corrections beyond those stated, cosmological models and measurement uncertainty. Use published ephemerides and catalogue data for real observations.

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