作者: R Brahm , N Espinoza , M Rabus , A Jordán , MR Díaz
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摘要: We report the discovery of EPIC 201498078b, which was first identified as a planetary candidate from Kepler K2 photometry Campaign 14, and whose nature orbital parameters were then confirmed with precision radial velocities. 201498078b is half massive Saturn ($\rm M_P$=$0.179 \pm 0.021$ $\rm M_J$), has radius R_P$=$0.840 0.011$ R_J$, translates into bulk density $ \rm \rho_P$=$0.37 0.05$ g cm$^{-3}$. transits its slightly evolved G-type host star M_{\star}$=$1.105 0.019$ M_{\odot}$, R_P$=$1.669 0.022$ R_{\odot}$) every $11.63364 0.00010$ days presents significantly eccentric orbit ($e=0.420 0.034$). estimate relatively short circularization timescale 1.8 Gyr for planet, but given advanced age system we expect planet to be engulfed by evolving in $\sim 1$ before circularizes. The low coupled brightness ($J=9.4$) makes this one best candidates known date super-Neptune regime atmospheric characterization via transmission spectroscopy, further study transition region between ice gas giant planets.