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

    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

    Language

    English

    First Page

    L45

    Last Page

    L48

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000180637800005

    ISSN

    0004-6361

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