Log into your uspto.gov account for a better search experience Tess was designed as a high precision photometer and not as an imager, as such the photometric stability and minimization of noise was more important than a compact point spread function (psf). Logging in using the sign in link in the top right corner helps you avoid errors when the system is handling heavy traffic
It'll also give you access to even more features and enhancements in the future, including options to customize your search experience based on your preferences. Promising planets found by tess will be studied by future telescopes to determine if life could exist there. Tess monitors millions of stars for temporary drops in brightness caused by planetary transits
