Ultraviolet spectra and geometric albedos of 45 asteroids

Details Ultraviolet spectra and geometric albedos of 45 asteroids Ultraviolet spectra and geometric albedos of 45 asteroids

Dec 1994

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1994icar..112..496r&link_type=abstract

Icarus (ISSN 0019-1035), vol. 112, no. 2, p. 496-512

Physics

12

Albedo, Asteroids, Geometry, Reflectance, Ultraviolet Spectra, Emission Spectra, Iue, Signal To Noise Ratios, Spatial Resolution, Taxonomy

Scientific paper

Spectral reflectances and geometic albedos between 2300 and 3250 A are determined for 45 asteroids from data acquired by the International Ultraviolet Explorer satellite. The geometric albedos are consistently low, ranging from approximately 0.02 for C-type asteroids to approximately 0.08 for M-type asteroids. An exception is the single E-type asteroid (44 Nysa) with a geometric albedo of 0.3 at 2950 A. We find that the three major asteroid taxonomic classes persist into the UV. The taxonomic classes are distinguished primarily by their albedos, but S types are generally redder than C or M types. The first ultraviolet phase curved of asteroids are presented.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Ultraviolet spectra and geometric albedos of 45 asteroids 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 Ultraviolet spectra and geometric albedos of 45 asteroids, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Ultraviolet spectra and geometric albedos of 45 asteroids will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1411378