NOAO > Observing Info > Approved Programs > 2012B-0568
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PI: Chad Trujillo, Gemini Observatory, trujillo@gemini.edu
Address: Gemini Observatory, 670 N. Aohoku Place, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
CoI: Scott Sheppard, Carnegie Institution of Washington (Terrestrial Magn.)
Title: Surface Composition of Pluto's Moons Nix and Hydra
Abstract:
We propose to place the first constraints ever on the surface composition of
Nix and Hydra, Pluto's smallest moons. We will use Gemini North's AO system
in conjunction with custom medium-band near-infrared filters. This powerful
combination will allow us to test whether the surfaces of Nix and Hydra
resemble Charon (the most likely scenario from formation simulations), Pluto,
or a neutral surface.
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