Optical observations of NEA 162173 (1999 JU3) during the 2011-2012 apparition

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KIM M., CHOI Y., MOON H., ISHIGURO M., MOTTOLA S., KAPLAN M., ...More

ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS, vol.550, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 550
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1051/0004-6361/201220673
  • Journal Name: ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Keywords: minor planets, asteroids: individual: (162173) 1999 JU3, PHASE-RELATIONS, ASTEROIDS, LIGHTCURVES, ALBEDO, SYSTEM, TARGET
  • Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Context. Near-Earth asteroid 162173 (1999 JU3) is a potential target of two asteroid sample return missions, not only because of its accessibility but also because of the first C-type asteroid for exploration missions. The lightcurve-related physical properties of this object were investigated during the 2011-2012 apparition.