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Small Jupiter Trojans Are Not Following the Color Pattern Astronomers Expected
A study highlighted by Universe Today found that smaller Trojan asteroids near Jupiter do not show the same clear color split seen in larger objects, opening a new puzzle about the early solar system.
Key Takeaways
- Researchers studied small Trojan asteroids using Subaru Telescope’s Suprime-Cam.
- The smaller objects did not show the clear red and less-red split seen in larger Trojans.
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DT Editorial Team··via universetoday.com