Day 26 Banneker Institute

I was not able to calculate the eccentricity today, but I was able to calculate the limb darkening components $u_1$ and $u_2$. I did this by using the formulas shown below. These formula can be found in my adviser's paper, http://arxiv.org/abs/1308.0009v2.
$$u_1 = 2\sqrt{q_1}q_2$$ $$u_2 = \sqrt{q_1}(1 - 2q_2)$$

Limb darkening is the optical effect that is cause due to the amount of light receive from an object dependent on the distance that you are from the centre of the object, as shown above.

"Work hard for what you want because it won't come to you without a fight. You have to be strong and courageous and know that you can do anything you put your mind to. If somebody puts you down or criticizes you, just keep on believing in yourself and turn it into something positive."

-Leah LaBelle