在主带中有一个低密度的M型小行星
1Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 91125, USA. margot@gps.caltech.edu
概括
小行星22 Kalliope的散密度很低,这表明它不是金属的. 它的卫星可能是撞击喷射物,表明不同的内部结构.
科学领域:
- 行星科学 行星科学
- 小行星研究研究.
- 天文地质学 天文地质学
背景情况:
- 理论上,M型小行星是有差异化的天体的金属核心.
- 了解小行星组成是太阳系形成模型的关键.
研究的目的:
- 为了确定主带小行星22 Kalliope的散密度和组成.
- 调查其卫星的起源和关系.
主要方法:
- 在22 Kalliope周围的一颗卫星的轨道参数分析.
- 基于轨道数据计算散装密度.
主要成果:
- 22 Kalliope的散装密度被计算为2.37 +/- 0.4 g/cm3.
- 这种低密度表明非金属成分,可能是带状体,有30%的孔隙性.
- 卫星的圆形轨道意味着Kalliope及其卫星之间的内部结构和潮消散率不同.
结论:
- 22 卡利奥普不太可能是金属核心,因为它的密度很低.
- 小行星可能由具有显著孔隙性的体物质组成.
- 这颗卫星可能是撞击喷射的结果,具有与卡利奥佩不同的内部特性.
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