The Architecture of Exoplanetary Systems
Abstract
The basic geometry of the Solar System -- the shapes, spacings, and orientations of the planetary orbits -- has long been a subject of fascination, and inspiration for planet formation theories. For exoplanetary systems, those same properties have only recently come into focus. I will review our current knowledge about orbital distances and eccentricities, orbital spacings and mutual inclinations in multiplanet systems, the orientation of the host star's rotation axis, and the properties of planets in binary-star systems. I will also discuss the near-term prospects for learning more.
- Publication:
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AAS/Division for Extreme Solar Systems Abstracts
- Pub Date:
- December 2015
- Bibcode:
- 2015ESS.....310003W