The light variation in the case of the minor planet 433 Eros during the opposition 1975

Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy

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Asteroids, Astronomical Photometry, Light Curve, Brightness, Perihelions, Periodic Variations, Time Response

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On January 13, 1975 the minor planet Eros was in opposition with the sun. The closest approach of Eros to Earth with a distance of 0.151 AU was reached on January 23, 1975. The event presented, therefore, the most favorable opposition of the century. Characteristic for the asteroid is its light variation which is currently interpreted as a rotational effect. Details regarding the observation of Eros during the opposition are discussed along with questions of data evaluation.

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