Laura Schaefer et al 2016 ApJ 829 63
Simulations of the interaction of a magma ocean with a water-rich atmosphere provide theoretical models for the atmosphere of GJ 1132b, a nearby Earth-sized exoplanet transiting an M dwarf.
James R. A. Davenport et al 2016 ApJ 829 L31
Flares from our nearest neighbor, the M dwarf Proxima Centauri, may impede our ability to detect planet transits. Extrapolated rates of ~8 superflares/year and ~63 smaller flares/day were found.
Adam R. Sibley et al 2016 AJ 152 93
The overall nebular masses for hydrogen, helium, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur are established for the Crab Nebula — which can inform stellar models for relatively low-mass, core-collapse supernovae.
T. Eftekhari et al 2016 ApJ 829 62
Using the first station of the Long Wavelength Array, over 1400 giant pulses are detected from the Crab Pulsar over 7 months. Flux density is found to increase toward shorter wavelengths.
A. Trova et al 2016 ApJS 226 12
A model is presented exploring the structure of the gaseous/dusty tori surrounding supermassive black holes in galactic nuclei. The structure is dependent on the self-gravity of the torus material.
Daisuke Iono et al 2016 ApJ 829 L10
ALMA examines the central structure in three of the brightest unlensed z = 3–4 submillimeter galaxies. Observations suggest rapid inflow of gas, surrounded by extended and clumpy starbursts.