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Minor planet 1983TB - A dead comet?

Abstract

IDS spectra of the Apollo asteroid 1983TB wer obtained at McDonald Observatory on Dec. 2, 1983 UT. These spectra were examined for cometary-type emissions and none were found. The reflectance of 1983TB was found to be similar to an S-type asteroid.

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Cochran, A. L., Barker, E. S.. 1984-08-01. Minor planet 1983TB - A dead comet?. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19840063906

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