Tag: orbital dynamics
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Transiting Planets in Binaries II: A Dichotomy in Orbital Alignment of Small Planets in Close Binary Systems
Introduction Stellar multiplicity has long been recognized as a key factor shaping how planets form and evolve. Building on a survey of nearby systems, this study focuses on transiting planets found in binary hosts and leverages significant Hipparcos-Gaia astrometric accelerations to identify and characterize companions. In particular, we examine 54 TESS Objects of Interest (TOIs)…