Near-Infrared Spectroscopy of the Bright Kuiper Belt Object 2000 EB173
Abstract
We have obtained a near-infrared spectrum of the bright Kuiper Belt object 2000 EB173; the spectrum appears featureless. The spectrum has a sufficient signal-to-noise ratio to rule out the 1.5 and 2.0 μm absorption from water ice even at the low level seen in the Centaur Chariklo. In addition, we can rule out a 2.3 μm absorption at the level seen in the Centaur Pholus.
- Publication:
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The Astrophysical Journal
- Pub Date:
- November 2000
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 2000ApJ...543L.163B
- Keywords:
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- Infrared: Solar System;
- Kuiper Belt Objects;
- Minor Planets;
- Asteroids
