What Does COROT Stand For?

COROT stands for COnvection ROtation And Planetary Transits

COROT, which stands for COnvection ROtation And Planetary Transits, is a pioneering space mission designed to study stellar convection, rotation, and the transit of exoplanets. Launched by the French space agency CNES in 2006, COROT utilizes a dedicated telescope to observe variations in stellar brightness, enabling the detection of planetary bodies and offering insights into their composition and atmospheres, as well as the fundamental processes governing stellar behavior. The mission has significantly advanced our understanding of both stellar and planetary systems.