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Table 1
Physical parameters of Phaethon.
| Parameter (unit) | Value | References |
|---|---|---|
| Rotation period (h) | 3.603957 | Kim et al. (2018) |
| Equivalent diameter (km) | 5.4 ± 0.1 | MacLennan et al. (2022) |
| Mass density (g/cm3) | 1.58 ± 0.45 | MacLennan et al. (2022) |
| Perihelion distance (au) | 0.14 | JPL Horizons (JD 2460600.5)(a) |
| Eccentricity | 0.89 | JPL Horizons (JD 2460600.5)(a) |
| Gravitational escape speed (m/s) | 2.54 | Used nominal value, assuming spherical, nonrotating body |
Notes. (a)The data was retrieved from: https://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/horizons.cgi
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