Variation of the UBV colors of S-class asteroids with semimajor axis and diameter

Details Variation of the UBV colors of S-class asteroids with semimajor axis and diameter Variation of the UBV colors of S-class asteroids with semimajor axis and diameter

May 1985

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Icarus (ISSN 0019-1035), vol. 62, May 1985, p. 289-297. Research supported by the Royal Society.

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Asteroids, Astrometry, Ubv Spectra, Albedo, Diameters, Distance, Stony-Iron Meteorites, Asteroids, Ultraviolet, Wavelengths, Color, S Asteroids, Diameter, Size, Distance, Surface, Physical Properties, Weathering, Position (Location)

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A large fraction of the several thousand asteroids which exist mainly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter have now been separated into a small number of more or less distinct classes. The most populous classes are S (moderate albedo and red UBV color) and C (low albedo and neutral UBV color), while other less populous classes include M, E, R, D, A, F, and P. Asteroids in the S and C classes are considered to be the most likely sources of the abundant stony-iron and carbonaceous chondritic meteorites. An identification of the source asteroid of a particular meteorite, could lead to the use of the meteorite as a sample of that asteroid. Such a sample could then be employed to determine the bulk composition and the evolution of the asteroid. There are, however, factors which may make the interpretation of the observed albedos, colors, and spectra difficult. In the present investigation, it is shown that the mean UBV color of S-class asteroids varies markedly with distance from the sun and may vary with diameter. Interpretations of these findings are discussed.

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