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T-class asteroid



A rare type of asteroid with a fairly low albedo (0.04 to 011) and a moderate absorption feature at wavelengths shorter than 0.85 micron. Examples include (114) Kassandra and (233) Asterope.


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   • ASTEROIDS AND OTHER MINOR PLANETS: TYPES AND GROUPS


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