Estimation of the Albedo and Diameter of the Asteroid (16960) 1998 QS52 Using the Polarimetric Method
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Polarimetric observations of the potentially hazardous Apollo asteroid (16960) 1998 QS52 were carried out in the region of the inversion angle. The polarimetric slope of the phase curve of the degree of linear polarization at the inversion point was determined. Using the generalized calibration “h-albedo slope,” the albedo of the asteroid (16960) 1998 QS52 was estimated, which is p v = 0.158 ± 0.034. The diameter of the asteroid was also estimated, which is D = 3.3 ± 0.3 km.
Source: Research Notes of the AAS
Author: Dmitry Petrov
Institution: Crimean Astrophysical Observatory
Language: English
Topic: Astro and Planetary Science
Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4414032999