A Two-Dimensional Infrared Map of the Extrasolar Planet HD 189733b
Abstract
We derive the first secondary eclipse map of an exoplanet, HD 189733b, based on Spitzer IRAC 8 micron data. We develop two complementary techniques for deriving the two dimensional planet intensity: regularized slice mapping and spherical harmonic mapping. Both techniques give similar derived intensity maps for the infrared day-side flux of the planet, while the spherical harmonic method can be extended to include phase variation data which better constrain the map. The longitudinal offset of the day-side hot spot is consistent with that found in prior studies, strengthening the claim of super-rotating winds, and eliminating the possibility of phase variations being caused by stellar variability. The latitude of the hot-spot is within 10.1 deg (68% confidence) of the planet's equator, confirming the predictions of general circulation models for hot Jupiters and indicative of a small planet obliquity.
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@article{arxiv.1202.1883,
title = {A Two-Dimensional Infrared Map of the Extrasolar Planet HD 189733b},
author = {C. Majeau and E. Agol and N. Cowan},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1202.1883},
year = {2015}
}
Comments
Modified to reflect erratum regarding a north-south degeneracy in the eclipse mapping (ApJ, 757, L32). Our conclusions are essentially unchanged