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A user has been offered a position to analyze data related to exoplanets but feels inexperienced in physics and astronomy. They express concern about appearing underqualified to their advisor and seek guidance on essential topics to study, particularly in mathematics. Another participant suggests researching past discussions on exoplanets and provides a link to a resource featuring speakers from an October 2007 conference, recommending that the user explore articles authored by those speakers for further insight.
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Today I was offered a position to analyze data concerning exoplanets. Apparently this isn't very hard, but I am new to physics and astronomy. I don't have many resources available, and concerned that if I express this to my advisor I'll look a little under qualified, I'm a quick study and was wondering what things I should look into before I start (especially which areas of math I should brush up on).

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hi,

not sure what kind of data and for what purpose, but here is a url to some people that spoke about exoplanets back in oct. 07

http://iaus249.nju.edu.cn/speakers.htm

might want to look for articles they wrote
 
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