K-type asteroid
Today, K-type asteroid is a topic that keeps society in constant debate and reflection. From its origins to the present day, K-type asteroid has been the object of study, admiration and controversy. Its impact on people's daily lives is undeniable, and its influence in areas such as politics, culture, technology and education is evident. Throughout history, K-type asteroid has evolved and adapted to the needs and demands of society, becoming an indispensable element in modern life. In this article, we will explore different aspects and perspectives related to K-type asteroid, analyzing its importance, its consequences and its future.
K-type asteroids are relatively uncommon asteroids with a moderately reddish spectrum shortwards of 0.75 μm, and a slight bluish trend longwards of this. They have a low albedo. Their spectrum resembles that of CV and CO meteorites. A larger K type is 9 Metis.
These asteroids were described as "featureless" S-types in the Tholen classification. The K-type was proposed by J. F. Bell and colleagues in 1988 for bodies having a particularly shallow 1 μm absorption feature, and lacking the 2 μm absorption. These were found during studies of the Eos family of asteroids.
See also
- Asteroid spectral types
- L-type asteroid
- S-type asteroid
- X-type asteroid
- 181 Eucharis
- 221 Eos
- 402 Chloë
- 417 Suevia
References
- J. F. Bell A probable asteroidal parent body for the CV and CO chondrites, Meteoritics, Vol. 23, pp. 256 (1988).
- J. F. Bell et al. The 52-color asteroid survey: Final results and interpretation, Lunar and Planetary Science, Vol. 19, pp. 57 (1988).
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