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Abstract
Statistical and dynamical arguments are applied to constrain the range of possible orbits of asteroid 243 Ida satellite Dactyl, and hence the mass of Ida. The density range is consistent with a bulk chondritic composition.
Details
Title
Bulk density of asteroid 243 Ida from the orbit of its satellite Dactyl
Author
Belton, M J S; Chapman, C R; Thomas, P C; Davies, M E; et al
Pages
785
Publication year
1995
Publication date
Apr 27, 1995
ISSN
00280836
e-ISSN
14764687
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
204475771
Copyright
Copyright Macmillan Journals Ltd. Apr 27, 1995