Pierre Maxted p.maxted@keele.ac.uk
Uncovering the true periods of the young sub-Neptunes orbiting TOI-2076
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Abstract
Context. TOI-2076 is a transiting three-planet system of sub-Neptunes orbiting a bright (G = 8.9 mag), young (340 ± 80 Myr) K-type star. Although a validated planetary system, the orbits of the two outer planets were unconstrained as only two non-consecutive transits were seen in TESS photometry. This left 11 and 7 possible period aliases for each. Aims. To reveal the true orbits of these two long-period planets, precise photometry targeted on the highest-probability period aliases is required. Long-term monitoring of transits in multi-planet systems can also help constrain planetary masses through TTV measurements. Methods. We used the MonoTools package to determine which aliases to follow, and then performed space-based and ground-based photometric follow-up of TOI-2076 c and d with CHEOPS, SAINT-EX, and LCO telescopes. Results. CHEOPS observations revealed a clear detection for TOI-2076 c at d, and allowed us to rule out three of the most likely period aliases for TOI-2076 d. Ground-based photometry further enabled us to rule out remaining aliases and confirm the P = 35.12537 ± 0.00067 d alias. These observations also improved the radius precision of all three sub-Neptunes to 2.518 ± 0.036, 3.497 ± 0.043, and 3.232 ± 0.063 R?. Our observations also revealed a clear anti-correlated TTV signal between planets b and c likely caused by their proximity to the 2:1 resonance, while planets c and d appear close to a 5:3 period commensurability, although model degeneracy meant we were unable to retrieve robust TTV masses. Their inflated radii, likely due to extended H-He atmospheres, combined with low insolation makes all three planets excellent candidates for future comparative transmission spectroscopy with JWST.
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Maxted. (2022). Uncovering the true periods of the young sub-Neptunes orbiting TOI-2076. Astronomy & Astrophysics, A156 - A156. https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/202243065
Acceptance Date | Mar 1, 2022 |
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Publication Date | Aug 1, 2022 |
Publicly Available Date | Jun 20, 2023 |
Journal | Astronomy & Astrophysics |
Print ISSN | 0004-6361 |
Publisher | EDP Sciences |
Pages | A156 - A156 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/202243065 |
Keywords | planets and satellites: detection – young stars – techniques: photometric |
Publisher URL | https://www.aanda.org/articles/aa/full_html/2022/08/aa43065-22/aa43065-22.html |
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