F. P. Keenan
Papers
3
Total Citations
27
H-Index
3
About
F. P. Keenan is a leading figure in exoplanetary science, best known for his pivotal role in the SuperWASP (Wide Angle Search for Planets) project. His research focuses on the development and operation of ultra-wide field, robotic photometric surveys designed to detect exoplanetary transits. Keenan’s major contributions include the design and deployment of the SuperWASP-I and SuperWASP-II observatories in La Palma and South Africa, respectively, which have revolutionized the search for exoplanets by monitoring hundreds of thousands of stars with high precision and cadence over long timescales. His work on the fully automated Torus mount and integrated weather station systems has set a benchmark for robotic telescope networks. With foundational papers like “SuperWASP: Wide Angle Search for Planets” (2002, 14 citations) and “Status of SuperWASP I (La Palma)” (2004, 8 citations), Keenan’s efforts have enabled the discovery of numerous exoplanets, cementing his legacy as a pioneer in wide-field photometric surveys. His achievements continue to inspire the next generation of astronomers.
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Top Papers
- 1SuperWASP: Wide Angle Search for Planets14 citations · 2002
- 2Status of SuperWASP I (La Palma)8 citations · 2004
- 3The WASP project in the era of robotic telescope networks5 citations · 2006