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Target RA (J2000): 294.356567382812 and deg Target Dec (J2000): 38.9473686218262 and deg Gaia GMag: 11.42 Programme ID: CH_PR140075 Programme Manager: AKINSANMI PI of observing programme: Benz Title of programme: Axis 1 - Giant planets around EVOlved Stars (EVOS) Abstract: Only a handful of planets have been found orbiting evolved stars and even fewer transiting with short-period orbits. Studying giant planets around evolved stars provides useful information on the impact of stellar evolution on planets their atmospheres and the architecture of planetary systems in general. These planets can also contribute to understanding the mechanism for late-stage planet inflation. It is thus necessary to have a good statistical sample of well-characterized giant planets around evolved stars. This program performs follow-up of TESS planet candidates around evolved stars to refine the radii of detected planets and also detect additional planets in order to populate this parameter space and allow better statistical study. [truncated! Please see actual data for full text]