Secular Orbital Dynamics of the Possibly Habitable Planet K2-18 b with and without the Proposed Inner Companion

The transiting planet K2-18 b is one of the best candidates for a relatively nearby world harboring biological life. The long-term orbital evolution of this planet is investigated using theoretical and purely numerical techniques for two possible configurations: A single planet orbiting the host sta...

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Main Authors: Valeri V. Makarov, Alexey Goldin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:Universe
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1997/9/11/463