The Properties and Origin of Kuiper Belt Object Arrokoth's Large Mounds

The Properties and Origin of Kuiper Belt Object Arrokoth's Large Mounds

We report on a study of the mounds that dominate the appearance of Kuiper Belt Object (486958) Arrokoth's larger lobe, named Wenu. We compare the geological context of these mounds and measure and intercompare their shapes, sizes/orientations, reflectance, and colors. We find the mounds are bro...

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Main Authors: S. A. Stern, O. L. White, W. M. Grundy, B. A. Keeney, J. D. Hofgartner, D. Nesvorný, W. B. McKinnon, D. C. Richardson, J. C. Marohnic, A. J. Verbiscer, S. D. Benecchi, P. M. Schenk, J. M. Moore, The New Horizons Geology and Geophysics Investigation Team
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IOP Publishing 2023-01-01
Series:The Planetary Science Journal
Subjects:
Kuiper belt
Classical Kuiper belt objects
Trans-Neptunian objects
Planetesimals
Accretion
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/acf317

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