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    SpitzerSpitzer Parallax of OGLE-2018-BLG-0596: A Low-mass-ratio Planet around an M-dwarf

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    We report the discovery of a SpitzerSpitzer microlensing planet OGLE-2018-BLG-0596Lb, with preferred planet-host mass ratio q∌2×10−4q \sim 2\times10^{-4}. The planetary signal, which is characterized by a short (∌1 day)(\sim 1~{\rm day}) "bump" on the rising side of the lensing light curve, was densely covered by ground-based surveys. We find that the signal can be explained by a bright source that fully envelops the planetary caustic, i.e., a "Hollywood" geometry. Combined with the source proper motion measured from GaiaGaia, the SpitzerSpitzer satellite parallax measurement makes it possible to precisely constrain the lens physical parameters. The preferred solution, in which the planet perturbs the minor image due to lensing by the host, yields a Uranus-mass planet with a mass of Mp=13.9±1.6 M⊕M_{\rm p} = 13.9\pm1.6~M_{\oplus} orbiting a mid M-dwarf with a mass of Mh=0.23±0.03 M⊙M_{\rm h} = 0.23\pm0.03~M_{\odot}. There is also a second possible solution that is substantially disfavored but cannot be ruled out, for which the planet perturbs the major image. The latter solution yields Mp=1.2±0.2 M⊕M_{\rm p} = 1.2\pm0.2~M_{\oplus} and Mh=0.15±0.02 M⊙M_{\rm h} = 0.15\pm0.02~M_{\odot}. By combining the microlensing and GaiaGaia data together with a Galactic model, we find in either case that the lens lies on the near side of the Galactic bulge at a distance DL∌6±1 kpcD_{\rm L} \sim 6\pm1~{\rm kpc}. Future adaptive optics observations may decisively resolve the major image/minor image degeneracy.Comment: 34 pages, 8 figures, Submitted to AAS journa

    OGLE-2018-BLG-1269Lb: A Jovian Planet With A Bright, I=16I=16 Host

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    We report the discovery of a planet in the microlensing event OGLE-2018-BLG-1269, with planet-host mass ratio q∌6×10−4q \sim 6\times10^{-4}, i.e., 0.60.6 times smaller than the Jupiter/Sun mass ratio. Combined with the GaiaGaia parallax and proper motion, a strong one-dimensional constraint on the microlens parallax vector allows us to significantly reduce the uncertainties of lens physical parameters. A Bayesian analysis that ignores any information about light from the host yields that the planet is a cold giant (M2=0.69−0.22+0.44 MJ)(M_{2} = 0.69_{-0.22}^{+0.44}\,M_{\rm J}) orbiting a Sun-like star (M1=1.13−0.35+0.72 M⊙)(M_{1} = 1.13_{-0.35}^{+0.72}\,M_{\odot}) at a distance of DL=2.56−0.62+0.92 kpcD_{\rm L} = 2.56_{-0.62}^{+0.92}\,{\rm kpc}. The projected planet-host separation is a⊄=4.61−1.17+1.70 aua_{\perp} = 4.61_{-1.17}^{+1.70}\,{\rm au}. Using {\it Gaia} astrometry, we show that the blended light lies â‰Č12 \lesssim 12\,mas from the host and therefore must be either the host star or a stellar companion to the host. An isochrone analysis favors the former possibility at >99.6%>99.6\%. The host is therefore a subgiant. For host metallicities in the range of 0.0≀[Fe/H]≀+0.30.0 \leq {\rm [Fe/H]} \leq +0.3, the host and planet masses are then in the range of 1.16≀M1/M⊙≀1.381.16 \leq M_{1}/M_{\odot} \leq 1.38 and 0.74≀M2/MJ≀0.890.74 \leq M_{2}/M_{\rm J} \leq 0.89, respectively. Low host metallicities are excluded. The brightness and proximity of the lens make the event a strong candidate for spectroscopic followup both to test the microlensing solution and to further characterize the system.Comment: 40 pages, 11 figures, and 3 table

    OGLE-2018-BLG-1269Lb: A Jovian Planet with a Bright I = 16 Host

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    We report the discovery of a planet in the microlensing event OGLE-2018-BLG-1269 with a planet–host mass ratio q ~ 6 × 10⁻⁎, i.e., 0.6 times smaller than the Jupiter/Sun mass ratio. Combined with the Gaia parallax and proper motion, a strong one-dimensional constraint on the microlens parallax vector allows us to significantly reduce the uncertainties of lens physical parameters. A Bayesian analysis that ignores any information about light from the host yields that the planet is a cold giant M₂ = (0.69)_(-0.22)^(+0.44) M_J orbiting a Sun-like star M₁ = 1.13_(-0.35)^(+0.72) M_⊙ at a distance of D_L = 2.56_(-0.62)^(+0.92) kpc. The projected planet–host separation is a_⟂ = 4.61_(-1.17)^(+1.70) au. Using Gaia astrometry, we show that the blended light lies ≟ 12 mas from the host and therefore must be either the host star or a stellar companion to the host. An isochrone analysis favors the former possibility at >99.6%. The host is therefore a subgiant. For host metallicities in the range of 0.0 â©œ [Fe/H] â©œ +0.3, the host and planet masses are then in the range of 1.16 â©œ M_₁/M_⊙ â©œ 1.38 and 0.74 â©œ M_₂/M_Jâ©œ 0.89, respectively. Low host metallicities are excluded. The brightness and proximity of the lens make the event a strong candidate for spectroscopic follow-up both to test the microlensing solution and to further characterize the system
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