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Datura family: the 2009 update

Publication at Faculty of Mathematics and Physics |
2009

Abstract

We determined the rotation state of (1270) Datura, the largest member of its own family. Its major properties are short rotation period of 3.36 h and small obliquity.

The second largest member of the Datura family (90265) 2003 CL5 - appears to be very slow rotator with the rotation period 24 h. The large amplitude of its rotation curve suggests its shape is extremely elongate.