Abstract: The Spitzer Exoplanet Target of Opportunity Program's goal is to test models of irradiated atmospheres by gathering sufficient observations to do statistics. We now have results from many planets in all Spitzer channels (3.6, 4.5, 5.8, 8, 16, and 24 microns). We will present plots including predicted equillibrium versus observed brightness temperatures for all planets observed to date, and will discuss patterns emerging in those plots. We will also discuss lessons learned from analyzing exoplanet data that concern certain widely accepted analysis and modeling approaches.

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exoclimes/2010, Exeter, Wednesday 8^th Sep 2010