Water Ice on the Satellite of Kuiper Belt Object 2003 EL61

Details Water Ice on the Satellite of Kuiper Belt Object 2003 EL61 Water Ice on the Satellite of Kuiper Belt Object 2003 EL61

2006-01-24

arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0601534v1

Astrophys.J. 640 (2006) L87-L90

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

Scientific paper

10.1086/503159

We have obtained a near infrared spectrum of the brightest satellite of the large Kuiper Belt Object, 2003 EL61. The spectrum has absorption features at 1.5 and 2.0 microns, indicating that water ice is present on the surface. We find that the satellite's absorption lines are much deeper than water ice features typically found on Kuiper Belt Objects. We argue that the unusual spectrum indicates that the satellite was likely formed by impact and not by capture.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Water Ice on the Satellite of Kuiper Belt Object 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 Water Ice on the Satellite of Kuiper Belt Object 2003 EL61, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Water Ice on the Satellite of Kuiper Belt Object 2003 EL61 will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-550609