Near-Infrared Spectra of Charon: Support for Cryovolcanism on Kuiper Belt Objects?

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Mar 2006

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37th Annual Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, March 13-17, 2006, League City, Texas, abstract no.2107

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We present spectra of Charon which show crystalline water and ammonia
hydrate, suggesting geological activity. The presence of ammonia hydrate
enables cryovolcanism. We discuss how cryovolcanism may be possible on
Charon, and other icy bodies.

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