Spectroscopic Evolution in Ice Analogs of Trans-Neptunian Objects Exposed to Ionizing Radiation. I. Visible Reflectance Spectra and Colors

Spectroscopic Evolution in Ice Analogs of Trans-Neptunian Objects Exposed to Ionizing Radiation. I. Visible Reflectance Spectra and Colors

Trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs) exhibit a color diversity containing a wealth of clues for understanding complex compositions and the formation history of our solar system. The origin of this wide color distribution is still uncertain, but it is likely due to surface ice exposed to ionizing radiation...

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Main Authors: Chaojiang Zhang, Jia Wang, Andrew M. Turner, Leslie A. Young, Ralf I. Kaiser
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IOP Publishing 2025-01-01
Series:The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series
Subjects:
Trans-Neptunian objects
Ice spectroscopy
Surface ices
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4365/adc718
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