Abstract
We present the results of visible broad band photometry of two Centaurs,
10199 Chariklo (1997 CU26) and 1999 UG55, colours
were found to be very red: B-V = 0.88 +/- 0.18, V-R = 0.60 +/- 0.08 and
R-I = 0.72 +/- 0.13. These results place this object in the group of the
reddest known bodies in the Solar System. HR and
HV are found to be 10.06 +/- 0.09 and 10.61 +/- 0.07
respectively, and its diameter is estimated to be on the order of 47 +/-
2 km.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 753-759 |
Journal | Astronomy and Astrophysics |
Volume | 371 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 01 May 2001 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- MINOR BODIES
- CENTAURS
- PHOTOMETRY
- ROTATION
- COLOURS