| Name: | sarang shah |
| Affiliation: | Indian Institute of Astrophysics |
| Conference ID : | ASI2024_870 |
| Title : | Modelling the Gravitational Microlensing Event OGLE-2017-BLG-0380: Unveiling a pair of freely-floating exoplanets |
| Authors : | Sarang Shah, Michael Albrow, OGLE Collaboration, KMTNet collaboration
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| Authors Affiliation: | Sarang Shah Affiliation: Indian Insitute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru, India - 560034
Michael Albrow Affiliation: University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand - 8041 |
| Mode of Presentation: | Oral |
| Abstract Category : | Sun, Solar System, Exoplanets, and Astrobiology |
| Abstract : | Gravitational microlensing, an extraordinary astronomical phenomenon, provides a unique window to detect exoplanets in regions beyond the reach of conventional planet-finding methods. This presentation delves into the analysis of OGLE-2017-BLG-0380, an interesting microlensing event that unveils a binary planetary system composed of a primary host with a median mass of 10.50 M_Jupiter, and a secondary object with a median mass of 3.08 M_Jupiter, both situated at a median distance of 2.14 kpc. These remarkable findings challenge existing theories of planetary formation, as they defy expectations regarding the formation of such low-mass planetary pairs. Furthermore, our model delivers comprehensive orbital parameters, offering exciting opportunities for validation by Extremely Large Telescopes (ELTs). Join me as we explore the mysteries hidden within a microlensing light curve, where science and wonder come together. |
