1. Physical Characterization of TNOs with the James Webb Space Telescope
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Parker, Alex, Pinilla-Alonso, Noemi, Santos-Sanz, Pablo, Stansberry, John, Alvarez-Candal, Alvaro, Bannister, Michele, Benecchi, Susan, Cook, Jason, Fraser, Wesley, Grundy, Will, Guilbert, Aurelie, Merline, Bill, Moullet, Arielle, Mueller, Michael, Olkin, Cathy, and Ragozzine, Darin
- 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 JWSTopen 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.
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- 2016
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