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The Spacewatch Outer Solar System Survey

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 March 2016

Jeffrey A. Larsen
Jeffrey A. Larsen*
Affiliation:
The Spacewatch Project, Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, University of Arizona, 1629 East University Blvd, Tucson AZ 85721

Abstract

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We present our results from a wide area search for the brightest and rarest members of the Transneptunian and Centaur/Scattered-Disk asteroid populations. Our data encompasses 1483.8 square degrees of sky taken with the Spacewatch 0.9 meter telescope on Kitt Peak between September of 1995 and September of 1999. We found five new Transneptunian asteroids, three new Centaurs, and two new Scattered Disk Objects. These objects are among the larger members of the population and their relative brightness will make them ideal candidates for physical observations.

Type
II. Joint Discussions
Information
Highlights of Astronomy , Volume 12: Highlights of Astronomy. As presented at the XXIVth General Assembly of the IAU, 2000 , 2002 , pp. 199 - 200
Copyright
Copyright © Astronomical Society of Pacific 2002