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Target RA (J2000): 350.916534 and deg Target Dec (J2000): -1.18929 and deg Gaia GMag: 10.72 Programme ID: CH_PR240001 PI of observing programme: Isaak Title of programme: Inspiration through space science – a CHEOPS-based education activity for high-school students Abstract: The topic of exoplanets speaks directly to the very simple and profound question of whether we are alone in the Universe and is easy to relate to. As such it provides an excellent means through which to engage young people in some of the thrills of science and critically a vehicle with which to teach analytical skills. We propose to use CHEOPS data as the basis for a schools activity to run in 2023/2024. For this we request a total of 24 orbits to observe transits of the ultra-short period hot super-Earth K2-141b. 14-19 year olds will be invited to analyse the data and to work through a series of challenges based on the exoplanet light curve using supporting resources designed specifically for the students and teachers (available in 21 different European languages). Student teams will use the knowledge they gain to address an open-ended question on exoplanets with the opportunity to showcase their work at a European online event at the end of the school year. [truncated! Please see actual data for full text]