1. Physical Characterization of TNOs with the James Webb Space Telescope.
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Alex Parker, Noemi Pinilla-Alonso, Pablo Santos-Sanz, John Stansberry, Alvaro Alvarez-Candal, Michele Bannister, Susan Benecchi, Jason Cook, Wesley Fraser, Will Grundy, Aurelie Guilbert, Bill Merline, Arielle Moullet, Michael Mueller, Cathy Olkin, and Darin Ragozzine
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TRANS-Neptunian objects ,PLANETESIMALS - Abstract
Studies of the physical properties of trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs) are a powerful probe into the processes of planetesimal formation and solar system evolution. James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will provide unique new capabilities for such studies. Here, we outline where the capabilities of JWST open new avenues of investigation, potentially valuable observations and surveys, and conclude with a discussion of community actions that may serve to enhance the eventual science return of JWST's TNO observations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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