Ultra-short period (USP) planets are a class of low-mass planets with periods shorter than one day. Their origin is still unknown, with photo-evaporation of mini-Neptunes and in...
The distribution of angular momentum of planets and their host stars provides important information on the formation and evolution of the planetary system. However, mysteries still remain, partly due
Target RA (J2000): 189.839218 and deg Target Dec (J2000): 20.02734 and deg Gaia GMag: 8.172 Programme ID: CH_PR140080 Programme Manager: LELEU PI of observing programme: Benz
The observations of young close-in exoplanets are providing first indications of the characteristics of the population and, in turn, clues on the early stages of their...