The Near-Infrared Lightcurve of 2003 EL61

Details The Near-Infrared Lightcurve of 2003 EL61 The Near-Infrared Lightcurve of 2003 EL61

Sep 2008

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2008dps....40.4802l&link_type=abstract

American Astronomical Society, DPS meeting #40, #48.02; Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, Vol. 40, p.484

Other

Scientific paper

I present time-resolved near-IR (J and H) photometry of the extreme Kuiper belt object (136108) 2003 EL61. The new data, taken using the Subaru 8-meter Telescope, improve the accuracy of the rotation period and show that the IR peak-to-peak photometric range and overall lightcurve shape are similar to those at visible wavelengths. I find no significant evidence for visible-IR color variation across the surface of EL61, nor do I see rotational modulation of the J-H color. I measure the J-band phase coefficient and find that the slope of the phase function increases monotonically with wavelength. Finally, I compare these findings with other Solar system objects and discuss implications regarding the surface of EL61. This work is supported through a NSF grant to David Jewitt.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

The Near-Infrared Lightcurve of 2003 EL61 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 The Near-Infrared Lightcurve of 2003 EL61, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and The Near-Infrared Lightcurve of 2003 EL61 will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1439239