Searching for Free-Floating Planets with TESS: A Few Words of Clarification

TL;DR

This paper clarifies the context and language of a previous TESS Sector 61 search for free-floating planets, emphasizing the importance of accurate communication of initial findings.

Contribution

It provides essential clarification and context for earlier results on free-floating planets detected by TESS, improving understanding and interpretation.

Findings

Clarification of initial TESS results

Emphasis on accurate communication

Contextual understanding of free-floating planet search

Abstract

We recently described the results of an initial search through TESS Sector 61 for free-floating planets. In this short note, we provide important context for our results and clarify the language used in our initial manuscript to ensure that our intended message is appropriately conveyed.