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MAIN-BELT ASTEROIDS OBSERVED FROM CS3: 2019 JANUARY - MARCH
Robert D Stephens1, Brian D Warner2
1Center for Solar System Studies (CS3)/MoreData! 11355 Mount Johnson Ct., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737 USA.
The Minor Planet Bulletin
|May 27, 2020
Summary
New analysis of asteroid 2120 Tyumenia reveals a rotation period of 17.515 hours. This finding aligns with recent studies, confirming the asteroid
Area of Science:
- Asteroid Photometry
- Solar System Dynamics
- Observational Astronomy
Background:
- Asteroid 2120 Tyumenia's rotation period requires precise determination for orbital and physical modeling.
- Previous analyses may have had limited data or resolution.
Purpose of the Study:
- To re-examine existing data of asteroid 2120 Tyumenia using updated analysis techniques.
- To determine an accurate rotation period for asteroid 2120 Tyumenia.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) photometric observations.
- Performed detailed light curve analysis on archived images from 2004.
- Cross-referenced findings with recent period analysis.
Main Results:
- The re-examination of 2004 data yielded a rotation period of 17.515 ± 0.001 hours for asteroid 2120 Tyumenia.
- This result is in strong agreement with recently published period analyses.
Conclusions:
- The rotation period of asteroid 2120 Tyumenia is confirmed to be approximately 17.515 hours.
- The consistency across different analyses enhances confidence in the asteroid's physical characterization.
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