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Beyond Jupiter, The World of Distant Minor Planets: (50000) Quaoar

JOA 2020, Vol. 10, No. 1, Page 24

Author(s): Mike Kretlow

Abstract: Quaoar is one of the largest trans-Neptunian objects (TNO) we know so far and could be classified as a dwarf planet in the future. Spectroscopic studies reveal that Quaoar is a very intriguing object which might have retained a tenuous atmosphere. Quaoar is also discussedas a possible target for proposed space missions intending to explore the heliosphere. This paper summarizes some current knowledge about Quaoar and its moon Weywot. Predictions of stellar occultations for the time span 2020-2022 are presented as well.