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  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Planetary Science
  • Asteroid Research

Background:

  • Asteroid 6384 Kervin, a Hungaria asteroid, was observed using CCD photometry.
  • Previous studies on asteroid 6384 Kervin are limited, necessitating further characterization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze photometric data of asteroid 6384 Kervin to determine its physical properties.
  • To investigate the possibility of asteroid 6384 Kervin being a binary asteroid system.

Main Methods:

  • CCD photometric observations were conducted in late 2015.
  • Lightcurve analysis was performed to identify rotational periods and amplitudes.
  • Diameter ratio was estimated using indirect indicators.

Main Results:

  • The primary lightcurve exhibits a period of 3.6194 ± 0.0001 hours and an amplitude of 0.06 ± 0.01 magnitudes.
  • A secondary lightcurve shows a period of 15.94 ± 0.01 hours and an amplitude of 0.03 ± 0.01 magnitudes.
  • No mutual events (occultations or eclipses) were detected, but an estimated diameter ratio (Ds/Dp) of approximately 0.3 was derived.

Conclusions:

  • The observed lightcurve variations strongly suggest that asteroid 6384 Kervin is a binary asteroid.
  • The distinct rotational periods and amplitudes indicate two separate bodies orbiting each other.
  • Further observations are recommended to confirm the binary nature and refine the physical parameters of the system.