Matthew J. Holman and Matthew J. Payne 2016 AJ 152 94
The properties of the hypothetical Planet Nine in our solar system are constrained by measurements of tidal perturbations on the distance between Earth and the Cassini spacecraft.
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.