Modeling of the spectral properties of the dwarf planet Makemake

Authors

  • T. A. Hromakina
  • L.  V. Starukhina Institute of Astronomy of V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
  • I.  N. Belskaya Institute of Astronomy of V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
  • V.  V. Korokhin Institute of Astronomy of V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University

Keywords:

small Solar system bodies, planetary surfaces, spectral modeling

Abstract

We present the results of spectral modeling for dwarf planet Makemake in the visible and near infrared ranges. The spectral modeling of surface properties suggests the presence of both large and small (~1 μm) grains of methane ice on the top surface, and possible presence of ethane ice and other long-chain hydrocarbons.

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Published

2015-07-01

Issue

Vol. 1158 No. 22 (2015)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Modeling of the spectral properties of the dwarf planet Makemake. (2015). Journal of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University. Series Physics, 1158(22), 10-12. https://periodicals.karazin.ua/physics/article/view/7792