Discovering Eurybates' Satellite

The Lucy spacecraft mission, set to launch in 2021, aims to explore Trojan asteroids. During preparations, a small satellite was discovered orbiting the asteroid Euripedes. Using the Hubble Space Telescope, the team confirmed the satellite's existence and orbit, naming it Ketta. This discovery enhances our understanding of asteroid formations and the history of the solar system.

What unexpected discovery was made about the Trojan asteroid Euripedes?

• It is composed of rare minerals.

• It is larger than initially thought.

• It has a small satellite orbiting it.

• It has a ring system.

Which tool did the Lucy team use to identify the faint spot near Euripedes?

• James Webb Space Telescope

• Spitzer Space Telescope

• Chandra X-ray Observatory

• Hubble Space Telescope

What was the main challenge in identifying the new satellite around Euripedes?

• The satellite was too large.

• The satellite was too bright.

• The satellite was too close to the Sun.

• The satellite was much dimmer than Euripedes.

What is the proposed name for the newly discovered satellite of Euripedes?

• Apollo

• Ketta

• Athena

• Zeus

What is the significance of the discovery of Ketta?

• It provides insight into the formation of Trojan asteroids.

• It suggests the presence of water on Euripedes.

• It indicates that Euripedes is a dwarf planet.

• It confirms the existence of life on Euripedes.