Physical properties of Aten, Apollo and Amor asteroidsData available on the physical properties of a group of planet-crossing asteroids, the Aten, Apollo, and Amor objects (AAAO) (include data on the taxonomy, mineralogical surface composition, diameter, rotation rate, shape, and surface texture) are presented together with the type of observations used for obtaining these data. These data show that the population of the AAAO is diverse in all of their physical characteristics. This diversity implies that the AAAO come from multiple sources and had different evolutionary histories.
Document ID
19900039969
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Mcfadden, Lucy-Ann (California, University La Jolla, United States)
Tholen, David J. (Hawaii, University Honolulu, United States)
Veeder, Glenn J. (JPL Pasadena, CA, United States)