TESS Hunt for Young and Maturing Exoplanets (THYME). XIV. A Comoving-based Age Constraint for KELT-20

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Authors: A. Distler, Melinda Soares-Furtado, Andrew W. Mann, Adam L. Kraus, Jonathan Gagné, Juliette Becker, Ritvik Sai Narayan, Max Clark, Andrew Vanderburg, Joseph E. Rodriguez, Laura K. Rogers, Ronan Kerr
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Abstract

Abstract Young stellar moving groups offer unique opportunities to investigate the early evolution of stellar and planetary systems. In continuation of an ongoing effort to age-date compelling planetary systems, we provide an in-depth age analysis of KELT-20—a young A-type star that hosts a well-aligned ultrahot Jupiter. This system poses a useful case study to investigate migration mechanisms at early stages of evolution. Using Gaia DR3 data, we identify 77 stars with proper motions consistent with KELT-20, including 19 with measured radial velocities that enable full 3D kinematic confirmation. Using isochronal analyses, gyrochronology, photometric variability, and stellar activity indicators, we converge on an age of 58 ± 5 Myr. This constraint provides critical insights into the dynamical processes shaping hot Jupiter formation.

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Stellar planetary and galactic studies Astronomy and Astrophysical Research Educational Leadership and Practices

Publication details

Journal / source
The Astronomical Journal
Publisher
American Astronomical Society
Volume
171
Issue
4
Pages
248–248
Publication date
24 March 2026