Abstract
Absorption lines from exoplanet atmospheres observed in transmission allow us to study atmospheric characteristics such as winds. We present a new high-resolution transit time-series of HD 189733b, acquired with the PEPSI instrument at the LBT and analyse the transmission spectrum around the Na D lines. We model the spectral signature of the RM-CL V -effect using synthetic PHOENIX spectra based on spherical LTE atmospheric models. We find an Na D absorption signature between the second and third contact but not during the ingress and egress phases, which casts doubt on the planetary origin of the signal. Presupposing a planetary origin of the signal, the results suggest a weak day-to-nightside streaming wind in the order of 0.7 km s-1 and a moderate super-rotational streaming wind in the order of 3-4 km s-1, challenging claims of pre v ailing strong winds on HD 189733b.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 4826-4838 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society |
Volume | 530 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1 2024 |
Keywords
- line: profiles
- planets and satellites: atmospheres
- planets and satellites: gaseous planets
- stars: activity
- techniques: spectroscopic
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Space and Planetary Science