Title

Near-infrared spectroscopy of the nucleus of comet 124P/Mrkos

Authors

Authors

J. Licandro; H. Campins; C. Hergenrother;L. M. Lara

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Abbreviated Journal Title

Astron. Astrophys.

Keywords

minor planets; comets; infrared; JUPITER-FAMILY COMETS; OUTER SOLAR-SYSTEM; POPULATION; MAGNITUDES; OBJECTS; NICS; Astronomy & Astrophysics

Abstract

We report near-infrared (0.9-2.3 mum) spectral observations of the bare nucleus of comet 124P/Mrkos taken on two different nights using the Near Infrared Camera Spectrometer (NICS) attached to the 3.56 m Telescopio Nazionale Galileo (TNG). Both spectra are very similar, featureless and slightly redder than the Sun, resembling the spectrum of a D type asteroid. The spectrum and the low activity level of the nucleus of 124P suggest that it is covered by a large insulating dust mantle.

Journal Title

Astronomy & Astrophysics

Volume

398

Issue/Number

3

Publication Date

1-1-2003

Document Type

Article

DOI Link

http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030009

Language

English

First Page

L45

Last Page

L48

WOS Identifier

WOS:000180637800005

ISSN

0004-6361

Recommended Citation

"Near-infrared spectroscopy of the nucleus of comet 124P/Mrkos" (2003). Faculty Bibliography 2000s. 3892.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2000/3892