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New insights on the Kuiper belt.

Authors :
Morbidelli, Alessandro
Source :
Science. 6/26/1998, Vol. 280 Issue 5372, p2071-2073. 3p. 3 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Explains research which studied the structure and composition of the Kuiper belt, beyond Neptune. Research by Ward and Hahn in this issue; Insights into the structure and evolution of the Kuiper belt; Possible third population of bodies in the belt, in addition to the inner and classical belts; Object size in the belt; Structural constraints on the belt and its evolution; Mass depletion in the belt.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368075
Volume :
280
Issue :
5372
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
786437
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1126/science.280.5372.2071