A1_6 The Planet Phaeton

Authors

  • Ariella Mcculloch University of Leicester
  • Natasha Carr University of Leicester
  • Joseph Harrison University of Leicester
  • Joshua Whitaker University of Leicester

Abstract

Whilst the main theory of the asteroid belt’s origin is left over remnants from when the protoplan- etary disc formed our Solar System, on theory is a destroyed planet: Phaeton. This paper aims to explore the characteristics of such a planet forming from the asteroids in the main belt. It is found to have a density of 2188.8 kg/m3, a radius of 6.4 × 105 m, orbital period of 1620.2 days, and an eccentricity of 0.2.

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Published

13-12-2022

How to Cite

Mcculloch, A., Carr, N., Harrison, J., & Whitaker, J. (2022). A1_6 The Planet Phaeton. Physics Special Topics, 21(1). Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/pst/article/view/4217

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 1 (2022): Physics Special Topics

Section

Articles