Ground-based Light Curve Follow-up Validation Observations of TESS Object of Interest (TOI) 3798.01

This paper aims to confirm the existence of the exoplanet candidate TOI 3798.01 through follow-up ground-based observations. We analyze the data collected for signs of a transit made by TOI 3798.01 on its host star. The GMU Observatory collected the raw telescope data, and then, the images were reduced and plate-solved using AstroImageJ. Subsequently, multi-aperature photometry was conducted, and a light curve was generated. Finally, a NEB analysis of TOI 3798.01 was performed, resulting in a ’not cleared’ status due to a low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). Additionally, we observed the transit at the expected time, also with the expected depth. All of our observations were consistent with the expected exoplanet transit timing and variables of TOI 3798.01, supporting it as a likely exoplanet candidate. However, additional complete transit observations are needed for confirmation.