Classifying Newly Detected Solar System Objects
| Group | Size of Orbit | Eccentricity | Inclination | Direction of Orbit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEOs | ||||
| MBAs | ||||
| TNOs | ||||
| Comets |
Many small Solar System objects have been recently discovered by Rubin Observatory. You now have the chance to apply what you have learned to classify three such objects. Your choices for classifying each object are:
- MBA
- TNO
- NEO
- Comet
- None of the above
Use the orbital properties in the table you constructed above to help you determine which group this newly discovered object belongs to.
| Name | Type | Data/Evidence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | |||
| #2 | |||
| #3 |
Please answer all questions before continuing to the next page.