Is Nereid precessing?

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Is Nereid precessing?

Post #1by ajtribick » 20.04.2008, 23:10

Nereid: Light Curve for 1999-2006 and a Scenario for its Variations

The light curve of Nereid seems to change from year to year. This may be because its axis is precessing (likely forced precession from tidal forces rather than free precession which would require an unlikely setup).

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