scholarly journals The TESS–Keck Survey. VI. Two Eccentric Sub-Neptunes Orbiting HIP-97166

2021 ◽  
Vol 162 (6) ◽  
pp. 265
Author(s):  
Mason G. MacDougall ◽  
Erik A. Petigura ◽  
Isabel Angelo ◽  
Jack Lubin ◽  
Natalie M. Batalha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radial Velocity ◽  
Impact Parameter ◽  
Circular Orbit ◽  
Small Population ◽  
High Impact ◽  
Systematic Search ◽  
Velocity Measurements ◽  
High Eccentricity ◽  
Eccentric Orbits ◽  
Merger Event

Abstract We report the discovery of HIP-97166b (TOI-1255b), a transiting sub-Neptune on a 10.3 day orbit around a K0 dwarf 68 pc from Earth. This planet was identified in a systematic search of TESS Objects of Interest for planets with eccentric orbits, based on a mismatch between the observed transit duration and the expected duration for a circular orbit. We confirmed the planetary nature of HIP-97166b with ground-based radial-velocity measurements and measured a mass of M b = 20 ± 2 M ⊕ along with a radius of R b = 2.7 ± 0.1 R ⊕ from photometry. We detected an additional nontransiting planetary companion with M c sini = 10 ± 2 M ⊕ on a 16.8 day orbit. While the short transit duration of the inner planet initially suggested a high eccentricity, a joint RV-photometry analysis revealed a high impact parameter b = 0.84 ± 0.03 and a moderate eccentricity. Modeling the dynamics with the condition that the system remain stable over >105 orbits yielded eccentricity constraints e b = 0.16 ± 0.03 and e c < 0.25. The eccentricity we find for planet b is above average for the small population of sub-Neptunes with well-measured eccentricities. We explored the plausible formation pathways of this system, proposing an early instability and merger event to explain the high density of the inner planet at 5.3 ± 0.9 g cc−1 as well as its moderate eccentricity and proximity to a 5:3 mean-motion resonance.

scholarly journals The SOPHIE search for northern extrasolar planets

2018 ◽  
Vol 618 ◽  
pp. A103 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. J. Hobson ◽  
R. F. Díaz ◽  
X. Delfosse ◽  
N. Astudillo-Defru ◽  
I. Boisse ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radial Velocity ◽  
Extrasolar Planets ◽  
Habitable Zone ◽  
Minimum Mass ◽  
Velocity Measurements ◽  
High Eccentricity ◽  
Dwarf Stars ◽  
M Stars ◽  
M Dwarf Stars ◽  
M Dwarf

We report the detection of two exoplanets and a further tentative candidate around the M-dwarf stars Gl96 and Gl617A, based on radial velocity measurements obtained with the SOPHIE spectrograph at the Observatoire de Haute-Provence. Both stars were observed in the context of the SOPHIE exoplanet consortium’s dedicated M-dwarf subprogramme, which aims to detect exoplanets around nearby M-dwarf stars through a systematic survey. For Gl96 we present the discovery of a new exoplanet at 73.9 d with a minimum mass of 19.66 earth masses. Gl96 b has an eccentricity of 0.44, placing it among the most eccentric planets orbiting M stars. For Gl617A we independently confirm a recently reported exoplanet at 86.7 d with a minimum mass of 31.29 earth masses. Both Gl96 b and Gl617A b are potentially within the habitable zone, although the high eccentricity of Gl96 b may take it too close to the star at periapsis.

scholarly journals Detection of co-orbital planets by combining transit and radial-velocity measurements

2017 ◽  
Vol 599 ◽  
pp. L7 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Leleu ◽  
P. Robutel ◽  
A. C. M. Correia ◽  
J. Lillo-Box
Keyword(s):  
Radial Velocity ◽  
Equilibrium Points ◽  
Detection Methods ◽  
Mass Ratio ◽  
Velocity Measurements ◽  
Simple Method ◽  
Eccentric Orbits ◽  
Formation And Evolution ◽  
Strong Candidate ◽  
Radial Velocity Data

Co-orbital planets have not yet been discovered, although they constitute a frequent by-product of planetary formation and evolution models. This lack may be due to observational biases, since the main detection methods are unable to spot co-orbital companions when they are small or near the Lagrangian equilibrium points. However, for a system with one known transiting planet (with mass m1), we can detect a co-orbital companion (with mass m2) by combining the time of mid-transit with the radial-velocity data of the star. Here, we propose a simple method that allows the detection of co-orbital companions, valid for eccentric orbits, that relies on a single parameter α, which is proportional to the mass ratio m2/m1. Therefore, when α is statistically different from zero, we have a strong candidate to harbour a co-orbital companion. We also discuss the relevance of false positives generated by different planetary configurations.

scholarly journals Precision stellar radial velocity measurements with FIDEOS at the ESO 1-m telescope of La Silla

2018 ◽  
Vol 477 (4) ◽  
pp. 5041-5051 ◽  
Author(s):  
L Vanzi ◽  
A Zapata ◽  
M Flores ◽  
R Brahm ◽  
M Tala Pinto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radial Velocity ◽  
Velocity Measurements

scholarly journals Spectroscopic Orbit of the Eclipsing Binary BD +52°2009

1999 ◽  
Vol 170 ◽  
pp. 325-330
Author(s):  
B. Khalesseh
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Function ◽  
Light Curve ◽  
Radial Velocity ◽  
Physical Model ◽  
Cross Correlation ◽  
Cross Correlation Function ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Mass Ratio ◽  
Velocity Measurements ◽  
Eclipsing Binary

AbstractNew radial velocity measurements of the Algol-type eclipsing binary BD +52 °2009, based on Reticon observations, are presented. The velocity measures are based on fitting theoretical profiles, generated by a physical model of the binary, to the observed cross-correlation function (ccf). Such profiles match this function very well, much better in fact than Gaussian profiles, which are generally used. Measuring the ccf’s with Gaussian profiles yields the following results: mp sin3i = 2.55 ± 0.05m⊙, ms sin3i = 1.14 ± 0.03m⊙, (ap + as) sin i = 7.34 ± 0.05R⊙, and mp/ms = 2.23 ± 0.05. However, measuring the ccf’s with theoretical profiles yields a mass ratio of 2.33 and following results: mp sin3i = 2.84 ± 0.05m⊙, ms sin3i = 1.22 ± 0.03m⊙, (ap + as) sin i = 7.56 ± 0.05R⊙. The system has a semi-detached configuration. By combining the solution of a previously published light curve with the spectroscopic orbit, one can obtain the following physical parameters: mp = 2.99m⊙, ms3 = 1.28m⊙, < Tp >= 9600K, < Ts >= 5400K, < Rp >= 2.35R⊙, < Rs >= 2.12R⊙. The system consists of an A0 primary and a G2 secondary.

scholarly journals Densified Pupil Spectrograph as High-precision Radial Velocimetry: From Direct Measurement of the Universe’s Expansion History to Characterization of Nearby Habitable Planet Candidates

2022 ◽  
Vol 163 (2) ◽  
pp. 63
Author(s):  
Taro Matsuo ◽  
Thomas P. Greene ◽  
Mahdi Qezlou ◽  
Simeon Bird ◽  
Kiyotomo Ichiki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radial Velocity ◽  
Direct Measurement ◽  
High Precision ◽  
Resolving Power ◽  
Line Of Sight ◽  
High Dispersion ◽  
Velocity Measurements ◽  
Habitable Planet ◽  
Airy Disk

Abstract The direct measurement of the universe’s expansion history and the search for terrestrial planets in habitable zones around solar-type stars require extremely high-precision radial-velocity measures over a decade. This study proposes an approach for enabling high-precision radial-velocity measurements from space. The concept presents a combination of a high-dispersion densified pupil spectrograph and a novel line-of-sight monitor for telescopes. The precision of the radial-velocity measurements is determined by combining the spectrophotometric accuracy and the quality of the absorption lines in the recorded spectrum. Therefore, a highly dispersive densified pupil spectrograph proposed to perform stable spectroscopy can be utilized for high-precision radial-velocity measures. A concept involving the telescope’s line-of-sight monitor is developed to minimize the change of the telescope’s line of sight over a decade. This monitor allows the precise measurement of long-term telescope drift without any significant impact on the Airy disk when the densified pupil spectra are recorded. We analytically derive the uncertainty of the radial-velocity measurements, which is caused by the residual offset of the lines of sight at two epochs. We find that the error could be reduced down to approximately 1 cm s−1, and the precision will be limited by another factor (e.g., wavelength calibration uncertainty). A combination of the high-precision spectrophotometry and the high spectral resolving power could open a new path toward the characterization of nearby non-transiting habitable planet candidates orbiting late-type stars. We present two simple and compact highly dispersed densified pupil spectrograph designs for cosmology and exoplanet sciences.

scholarly journals Precise Radial Velocity Measurements with a Cassegrain Spectrograph, I: Wavelength calibration

1999 ◽  
Vol 170 ◽  
pp. 63-67
Author(s):  
I. V. Ilyin ◽  
R. Duemmler
Keyword(s):  
High Resolution ◽  
Radial Velocity ◽  
Cross Correlation ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
Instrumental Effects ◽  
Velocity Measurements ◽  
Echelle Spectrograph ◽  
Optical Telescope ◽  
La Palma ◽  
Observational Strategy

AbstractWe briefly describe the instrumental effects which affect the accuracy of the radial velocity measurements. We have implemented several methods to correct for the instability effects and improve the accuracy of the measurements. These include modifications of the observational strategy and a time-dependent wavelength solution as well as a discussion of the error of the offset from cross-correlation. These methods are applied to observations obtained with the high resolution échelle spectrograph SOFIN mounted at the Cassegrain focus of the alt-azimuth 2.56-m Nordic Optical Telescope, La Palma, Canary Islands.

scholarly journals The fiber-fed spectrograph, a tool to detect planets

1999 ◽  
Vol 170 ◽  
pp. 13-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Queloz ◽  
M. Casse ◽  
M. Mayor
Keyword(s):  
Radial Velocity ◽  
Precision Measurements ◽  
Velocity Measurements ◽  
Calibration Technique ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Very High

AbstractThe use of fibers to feed spectrographs is a very efficient way to increase the precision of radial velocity measurements. It has already proved to be successful with the very first detection by the ELODIE fiber-fed spectrograph of the planet orbiting the star 51 Peg. The basic key properties of fibers in the very high radial velocity precision measurements context are described in this review. The ELODIE spectrograph is used to illustrate the thorium simultaneous calibration technique. The use and the effects of a double-scrambler to increase the stability of the slit illumination are also discussed.

High Velocity Spectroscopic Binary Orbits from Photoelectric Radial Velocities: BD+20 5152, a Possible Triple System

2010 ◽  
Vol 19 (3-4) ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Sperauskas ◽  
A. Bartkevičius ◽  
R. P. Boyle ◽  
V. Deveikis
Keyword(s):  
Radial Velocity ◽  
Proper Motion ◽  
High Velocity ◽  
Triple System ◽  
Mass Velocity ◽  
Center Of Mass ◽  
Primary Component ◽  
Eccentric Orbit ◽  
Velocity Measurements ◽  
Spectroscopic Binary

AbstractThe spectroscopic orbit of a high proper motion star, BD+20 5152, is calculated from 34 CORAVEL-type radial velocity measurements. The star has a slightly eccentric orbit with a period of 5.70613 d, half-amplitude of 47.7 km/s and eccentricity of 0.049. The center-of-mass velocity of the system is -24.3 km/s. BD+20 5152 seems to be a triple system consisting of a G8 dwarf as a primary component and of two K6-M0 dwarfs as secondary and tertiary components. This model is based on the analysis of its UBVRI and JHK magnitudes. According to the SuperWASP photometry, spots on the surface of the primary are suspected. The excessive brightness in the Galex FUV and NUV magnitudes and a non-zero eccentricity suggest the age of this system to be less than 1 Gyr.

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