Mid-infrared characterization of the planetary-mass companion ROXs 42B b
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DOI: 10.1051/0004-6361/201629949
Abstract: We present new Keck/NIRC2 3–5 μ m infrared photometry of the planetary-mass companion to ROXS 42B in L ′, and for the first time in Brackett-α (Brff) and in M s -band. We combine our data with… read more here.
Keywords: mass companion; roxs 42b; planetary mass; photometry ... See more keywords
Formation of free-floating planetary mass objects via circumstellar disk encounters
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DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adu6058
Abstract: The origin of planetary mass objects (PMOs) wandering in young star clusters remains enigmatic, especially when they come in pairs. They could represent the lowest-mass object formed via molecular cloud collapse or high-mass planets ejected… read more here.
Keywords: formation free; mass; mass objects; floating planetary ... See more keywords