Structural Scaling in Exoplanetary Systems: An Empirical Method for Targeted Discovery
Abstract
Analysis of 500+ confirmed exoplanetary systems reveals that planetary orbital positions correlate strongly with host star structural properties. Two distinct clustering points emerge when positions are normalized by stellar radius and density. This paper presents an empirical equation that predicts planetary locations with >90% accuracy on known systems. The method identifies specific orbital distances in systems with observational gaps, providing high-priority targets for directed exoplanet searches. No theoretical framework is assumed; the equations derive entirely from observed positional data.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Stellar
planetary
and galactic studies
Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life
Galaxies: Formation
Evolution
Phenomena
Publication details
- Publication date
- 17 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Preprint