Differentiation of the asteroid Ceres as revealed by its shape

2005/09/01 by P. C. Thomas, J. Wm. Parker, J. W. Parker +5 · 6 citations
Earth and Planetary Sciences · Physics and Astronomy · #Asteroid #Asteroid belt #Astro and Planetary Science #Astrobiology #Astronomy #Dwarf planet #Formation and evolution of the Solar System #Geology #Geophysics #High-pressure geophysics and materials #Mantle (geology) #Meteorite #Physics #Planet #Planetary Science and Exploration #Pluto #Solar System

paper · doi:10.1038/nature03938

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