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> and a less educational (but not catastrophic) gap in our > light curves for Nix and Hydra. Can someone explain the importance of this? What data would this
by biot 11y ago
> and a less educational (but not catastrophic) gap in our
> light curves for Nix and Hydra.
Can someone explain the importance of this? What data would this have provided?
- greglindahl 11y agoYou can figure out the rotational period, and get an idea of what the surface looks like, from a light curve. For example, if half of it reflects a lot more light than the other half, then you'll see a repeating brighter/dimmer/brighter/dimmer pattern with a period equaling the rotational period. If you have a gap in the light curve, it increases your uncertainty.