Physical Characterization of TNOs with the James Webb Space Telescope

DOI: 
10.1088/1538-3873/128/959/018010
Publication date: 
01/01/2016
Main author: 
Parker, Alex
IAA authors: 
Santos-Sanz, Pablo
Authors: 
Parker, Alex;Pinilla-Alonso, Noemi;Santos-Sanz, Pablo;Stansberry, John;Alvarez-Candal, Alvaro;Bannister, Michele;Benecchi, Susan;Cook, Jason;Fraser, Wesley;Grundy, Will;Guilbert, Aurelie;Merline, Bill;Moullet, Arielle;Mueller, Michael;Olkin, Cathy;Ragozzine, Darin
Journal: 
Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific
Publication type: 
Article
Volume: 
128
Pages: 
1-6
Abstract: 
Studies of the physical properties of trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs) are a powerful probe into the processes of planetesimal formation and solar system evolution. James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will provide unique new capabilities for such studies. Here, we outline where the capabilities of JWST open new avenues of investigation, potentially valuable observations and surveys, and conclude with a discussion of community actions that may serve to enhance the eventual science return of JWST's TNO observations.
Database: 
ADS
SCOPUS
WOK
URL: 
https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/#abs/2016PASP..128a8010P/abstract
ADS Bibcode: 
2016PASP..128a8010P