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ASTEROID LIGHTCURVE ANALYSIS AT CS3-PALMER DIVIDE STATION: 2014 DECEMBER - 2015 MARCH.

Brian D Warner1

  • 1Center for Solar System Studies - Palmer Divide Station, 446 Sycamore Ave., Eaton, CO 80615 USA.

The Minor Planet Bulletin
|June 18, 2020
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Astronomers studied 13 main-belt asteroids, focusing on the Hungaria group, to search for moons and refine models of asteroid shape and spin. Observations were made from December 2014 to March 2015.

Area of Science:

  • Asteroid Science
  • Solar System Exploration
  • Observational Astronomy

Background:

  • Main-belt asteroids, particularly those in the Hungaria orbital group, are key to understanding solar system evolution.
  • Previous observations have provided partial data, necessitating follow-up studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To obtain lightcurves for 13 main-belt asteroids.
  • To search for potential undiscovered satellites orbiting these asteroids.
  • To gather data for refining spin axis and shape models.

Main Methods:

  • Photometric observations were conducted at the Center for Solar System Studies-Palmer Divide Station (CS3-PDS).
  • Data collection occurred between December 2014 and March 2015.
  • Focus was placed on asteroids belonging to the Hungaria orbital group or collisional family.

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Main Results:

  • Lightcurves were successfully obtained for 11 Hungaria group members and 2 other main-belt asteroids.
  • The data collected is suitable for spin axis and shape modeling.
  • No new satellites were explicitly reported in this abstract, but the data supports such searches.

Conclusions:

  • The study successfully gathered essential photometric data for a sample of main-belt asteroids.
  • The obtained lightcurves will contribute to a better understanding of asteroid dynamics and physical properties.
  • This research supports ongoing efforts in asteroid characterization and the search for small celestial bodies.