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Target RA (J2000): 18.048515 and deg Target Dec (J2000): -56.92539 and deg Gaia GMag: 10.955 Programme ID: CH_PR140074 Programme Manager: AKINSANMI PI of observing programme: Benz Title of programme: Axis 3 - Measuring Oblateness and rapid Rotation in Exoplanets (MORE) Abstract: Planets can attain non-spherical shapes as a result of the forces acting upon them. Centrifugal forces due to rapid planetary rotation lead to an equatorial bulge referred to as oblateness. Saturn has the largest oblateness within the Solar system owing to its fast rotation and low density. Therefore measuring the oblateness can provide information about the rotation rate of a planet and its interior structure which can in turn provide insight into the dynamical history of the planet. This program will leverage the precision of CHEOPS to probe for large oblateness indicative of super-rapid rotation rate in selected planets around bright stars. [truncated! Please see actual data for full text]