Trans-neptunian object (55636) 2002 TX300, a fresh icy surface in the outer solar system

Licandro, J.; di Fabrizio, L.; Pinilla-Alonso, N.; de León, J.; Oliva, E.
Bibliographical reference

Astronomy and Astrophysics, Volume 457, Issue 1, October I 2006, pp.329-333

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10
2006
Number of authors
5
IAC number of authors
2
Citations
17
Refereed citations
17
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Context: .The knowledge of the physical properties of the population of known large trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs) is a key issue in understanding the origin and evolution of the Solar System. In particular, the knowledge of their surface composition helps to understand the original composition of the TNOs and the processes that affect their surfaces during their life. Aims: .We studied the surface composition of bright TNO 2002 TX{300}, an object with a few hundred kilometer diameter (900-400 km if visual albedo is 0.08
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