Volatile Loss and Retention on Kuiper Belt Objects

Recent discoveries have shown that the very largest Kuiper Belt objects--Eris, 2005 FY9, and Sedna--are coated in methane and may contain other volatile ices as well. New detailed observations show that even within this class of volatile-rich bodies, unexpected differences exist in their surface com...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Astrophysical journal 2007-04, Vol.659 (1), p.L61-L64
Hauptverfasser:	Schaller, E. L, Brown, M. E
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Astronomy Earth, ocean, space Exact sciences and technology
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