The mutual inclination ψ between orbits within multi-planetary systems is difficult to measure directly. Through a joint analysis of RVs, Hipparcos-Gaia absolute astrometry and relative astrometry of JWST, \citet{Bardalez2025} recently found two possible values of ψbc=32−15.1+13.6∘ and ψbc=145.0−11.1+15.8∘ for the nearby, non-transit planet system, 14\,Her. By incorporating additional astrometry from Gaia second data release (DR2), we have further constrained the orbital orientation of 14\,Her\,b, resulting in a definitive and unambiguous mutual inclination of ψbc=35.3−7.3+6.8∘. The unusual misaligned orbital architecture of 14\,Her system may serve as a benchmark for dynamical studies.
@article{arxiv.2506.13580,
title = {Updated Mutual Inclination Measurement for 14 Her b and c},
author = {Guang-Yao Xiao and Fabo Feng},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2506.13580},
year = {2025}
}
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3 pages, 1 figures, submitted to RNAAS, data and code are available at https://github.com/gyxiaotdli/mini_Agatha/tree/main/HD145675