Spin states of X-complex asteroids in the inner main belt: I. Investigating Athor and Zita collisional families
Athanasopoulos, D. ; Hanuš, J. ; Avdellidou, C. ; van Belle, G. ; Ferrero, A. ; Bonamico, R. ; Gazeas, K. ; Delbo, M. ; Rivet, J. P. ; Apostolovska, G. ; Todorović, N. ; Novakovic, B. ; Bebekovska, E. V. ; Romanyuk, Y. ; Bolin, B. T. ; Zhou, W. ; Agrusa, H.
https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/202451363
October 2024
Abstract
Context. Based on the V-shape search method, two families, Athor and Zita, have been identified within the X-complex population of asteroids located in the inner main belt. The Athor family is ~3 Gyr old while the Zita family could be as old as the Solar System. Both families were found to be capable of delivering near-Earth asteroids (NEAs). Moreover, the Athor family was linked to the low-iron enstatite (EL) meteorites. Aims. The aim of our study is to characterise the spin states of the members of the Athor and Zita collisional families and …
