Reanalysis of asteroid families structure through visible spectroscopy

Details Reanalysis of asteroid families structure through visible spectroscopy Reanalysis of asteroid families structure through visible spectroscopy

Mar 2005

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2005icar..174...54m&link_type=abstract

Icarus, Volume 174, Issue 1, p. 54-80.

Mathematics

Logic

50

Scientific paper

The taxonomic properties of the main asteroid families are analyzed and discussed in the light of an updated definition of the families using a large proper elements database and the asteroids taxonomy derived from reflectance spectra recently obtained by two large visible spectroscopic surveys: the SMASS II and the S3OS2. Our analysis indicates that most families are quite homogeneous taxonomically and mineralogically—whenever there exists a mineralogical constraint—, being probably originated from homogeneous parent bodies. The exceptions are the Nysa family, that should likely be considered a clan, and the Eos family that encompasses a broad range of taxonomies, whose mineralogical relations cannot be completely ruled out. Only in a few cases the families may be taxonomically distinguished from the background population. That is the case of the Minerva/Gefion, Adeona, Dora, Merxia, Hoffmeister, Koronis, Eos, and Veritas families. Some of the families presented in this work show a larger spectral diversity than previously reported, as it is the case for the Maria and Koronis families. On the other hand, the Veritas family is found to be homogeneous, in sharp contrast with previous works. Mineralogical relations are reported whenever they could be found in the literature and we examine the possible constraints posed by the presence of different taxonomies in certain families.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Reanalysis of asteroid families structure through visible spectroscopy does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Reanalysis of asteroid families structure through visible spectroscopy, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Reanalysis of asteroid families structure through visible spectroscopy will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1218891