The discovery of the Kuiper belt has lead to many more questions about the objects contained in it. Much like the classifications of the eight planets, scientists are uncovering the sizes and colors and the moons and atmospheres of Kuiper Belt Objects (KBOs). One particularly suggested questions, by previously mentions David Jewitt, is about the surface of these objects. In his studies, Jewitt has found a large array of colors using low resolution spectra data. He proposes two explanations of the wide diversity of color. First, that the diversity in color represents the diversity of the composition of objects. Second, the process of "collision resurfacing" ( impact craters create ray of light on other material, distorting color of said material), creating the diversity in color.
Further study from the scientific community has lead the the conclusion as to why the color and reflectiveness are important in obtaining information about the surface of KBOs. The variety of color identifies the composition and evolution of KBOs. Although it is still difficult to identify specific minerals and ices, the revelation of color diversity is an important step in discovering what the surfaces of KBOs are comprised of.
Jewitt, Dave. "Dave Jewitt: Kuiper Belt: Surfaces of Kuiper Belt Objects." Dave Jewitt: Kuiper Belt: Surfaces of Kuiper Belt Objects. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Nov. 2015.
Jewitt, Dave. "Dave Jewitt: Kuiper Belt: Surfaces of Kuiper Belt Objects." Dave Jewitt: Kuiper Belt: Surfaces of Kuiper Belt Objects. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Nov. 2015.
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