The PEPSI Exoplanet Transit Survey (PETS) -V. New Na D transmission spectra indicate a quieter atmosphere on HD 189733b

E. Keles, S. Czesla, K. Poppenhaeger, P. Hauschildt, T. A. Carroll, I. Ilyin, M. Baratella, M. Steffen, K. G. Strassmeier, A. S. Bonomo, B. S. Gaudi, T. Henning, M. C. Johnson, K. Molaverdikhani, V. Nascimbeni, J. Patience, A. Reiners, G. Scandariato, E. Schlawin, E. ShkolnikD. Sicilia, A. Sozzetti, M. Mallonn, C. Veillet, J. Wang, F. Yan

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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 languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)4826-4838
Number of pages13
JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Volume530
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 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

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