Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10701612 | Icarus | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We conducted observations of Asteroid 1996 FG3 from the NASA IRTF. ⺠Absorptions attributed to OH in minerals seen on multiple nights. ⺠Absorptions consistent with what is seen on main-belt C asteroids. ⺠Existence of OH in minerals constrains heating seen at current surface. ⺠Fresh material likely available on FG3's surface for sampling missions.
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Authors
Andrew S. Rivkin, Ellen S. Howell, Ronald J. Jr., Chris Magri, Michael C. Nolan, Yan R. Fernandez, Andrew F. Cheng, M. Antonietta Barucci, Patrick Michel,