Unveiling the ice and gas nature of active centaur (2060) Chiron using the James Webb Space Telescope
Context. (2060) Chiron is a large centaur that has been reported active on multiple occasions at relatively large heliocentric distances, including during aphelion passage. Studies of Chiron's coma during active periods have resulted in the detection of C≡N and CO outgassing. Additionally, Chiron is surrounded by a disk of debris that varies with
Pinilla-Alonso, N. et al.
Fecha de publicación:
12
2024