Near-infrared spectroscopy of the nucleus of comet 124P/Mrkos

Licandro, J.; Campins, H.; Hergenrother, C.; Lara, L. M.
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Astronomy and Astrophysics, v.398, p.L45-L48 (2003)

Fecha de publicación:
2
2003
Número de autores
4
Número de autores del IAC
1
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35
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31
Descripción
We report near-infrared (0.9-2.3 mu m) spectral observations of the bare nucleus of comet 124P/Mrkos taken on two different nights using the Near Infrared Camera Spectrometer (NICS) attached to the 3.56 m Telescopio Nazionale Galileo (TNG). Both spectra are very similar, featureless and slightly redder than the Sun, resembling the spectrum of a D type asteroid. The spectrum and the low activity level of the nucleus of 124P suggest that it is covered by a large insulating dust mantle.