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Spectroscopy of Kuiper Belt Objects and Centaurs (1998)

Cruikshank, Dale P. ; Veeder, Glenn J. ; Pendleton, Y. J. ; [et al.]

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Publication Date: 2019-07-19

Description: Recent near-infrared spectroscopy of Kuiper Belt objects and Centaurs indicates considerable spectral diversity among them. Some have entirely bland spectra with no discernible spectral features (e.g., Chiron), while 5145 Pholus has a very active spectrum with absorption bands of H2O, CH3OH, and probably the mineral olivine present. In addition, the strong red color of Pholus indicates the presence of organic solids. Among the KBOs, 1993 SC has an active spectrum with the probably presence of hydrocarbons and possibly the ices of H2O and N2. The diversity among these spectra and the implications that such diversity has for models of the formation of the formation of the planets will be discussed.

Keywords: Astronomy

Type: Protostars and Planets IV Conference; Jul 06, 1998 - Jul 10, 1998; Santa Barbara, CA; United States

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