Millimagnitude Photometry for Transiting Extrasolar Planetary Candidates. II. Transits of OGLE-TR-113-b in the Optical and Near-IR

DÍAZ, R. F.; RAMÍREZ, S.; FERNÁNDEZ, J.; GALLARDO, J.; GIEREN, W.; IVANOV, V.; MAUAS, P.J.D.; MINNITI, D.; PIETRZYNSKI, G.; PÉREZ, F.; RUÍZ, M.; UDALSKI, A.; ZOCCALI, M.

ASTROPHYSICAL JOURNAL

University of Chicago

Lugar: Chicago; Año: 2007 vol. 660 p. 850 - 857

0004-637X

We present precise V- and Ks-band transit photometry for the planetary host star OGLE-TR-113. Using the Ks-band photometry, we confirm the dwarf nature of OGLE-TR-113 and obtain new estimates for its effective temperature, distance, and reddening. We employ the V-band photometry to obtain planetary and orbit parameters from the transit fit, a=0.0232+/-0.0038 AU, orbital period P=1.4324752+/-0.0000015 day, i=86.7-90, and Rp=1.09+/-0.09 RJ. These values are in excellent agreement with previous works. Assuming a mass Mp=1.32+/-0.19 MJ for the planet, we obtain its mean density ρ=1.26+/-0.50 g cm-3, also in agreement with previous works. The transit observed in the Ks band has a larger scatter, and we find its amplitude to be consistent with that in the V band. In this way, we find an independent confirmation of the planetary nature of OGLE-TR-113b. Based on observations collected with the Very Large Telescope at Paranal Observatory (J. M. F. and D. M. visiting observers) and at the ESO New Technology Telescope at La Silla Observatory (S. R., F. P., and D. M. visiting observers) for the ESO Programs 075.C-0427, 075.B-0414, and 076.C-0122.