HIRES radial velocity follow up for Kepler-129

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We present the discovery of Kepler-129d (P_d_=7.2_-0.3_^+0.4^yr, m_sini_d__=8.3_-0.7_^+1.1^M_Jup_, e_d_=0.15_-0.05_^+0.07^) based on six years of radial-velocity observations from Keck/HIRES. Kepler-129 also hosts two transiting sub-Neptunes: Kepler-129b (P_b_= 15.79days, r_b_=2.40{+/-}0.04R{Earth}) and Kepler-129c (P_c_=82.20days, r_c_=2.52{+/-}0.07R{Earth}) for which we measure masses of m_b_~38{deg}, which could be torqued by Kepler-129 d if it is inclined by >~19{deg} relative to inner planets. Using N-body simulations, we provide additional constraints on the mutual inclination between Kepler-129d and inner planets by estimating the fraction of time during which two inner planets both transit. The probability that two planets both transit decreases as their misalignment with Kepler-129d increases. We also find a more massive Kepler-129c enables the two inner planets to become strongly coupled and more resistant to perturbations from Kepler-129d. The unusually high mass of Kepler-129c provides a valuable benchmark for both planetary dynamics and interior structure, since the best-fit mass is consistent with this 2.5R{Earth} planet having a rocky surface.

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DOI http://doi.org/10.26093/cds/vizier.51620089
Source https://dc.g-vo.org/rr/q/lp/custom/CDS.VizieR/J/AJ/162/89
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Creator Zhang J.; Weiss L.M.; Huber D.; Blunt S.; Chontos A.; Fulton B.J.,Grunblatt S.; Howard A.W.; Isaacson H.; Kosiarek M.R.; Petigura E.A.,Rosenthal L.J.; Rubenzahl R.A.
Publisher CDS
Publication Year 2021
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Resource Type Dataset; AstroObjects
Discipline Astrophysics and Astronomy; Exoplanet Astronomy; Interdisciplinary Astronomy; Natural Sciences; Observational Astronomy; Physics; Stellar Astronomy