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| author | Proudfoot, Benjamin Grundy, Will Ragozzine, Darin |
| author_facet | Proudfoot, Benjamin Grundy, Will Ragozzine, Darin |
| contents | Mutual events of trans-Neptunian binaries (TNBs) provide rare opportunities to measure the physical and orbital properties of small bodies in the outer solar system. However, successful observations of these events have been limited by uncertain predictions. Here, we present probabilistic predictions of TNB mutual events occurring through the 2030s, using high-precision non-Keplerian orbit solutions from the Beyond Point Masses project combined with a Bayesian framework that propagates orbital and size uncertainties. Our methods generate distributions of event timing, duration, depth, and probability of occurrence, enabling direct assessment of observability. We provide predictions for five systems with ongoing or imminent mutual event seasons, including (38628) Huya, (58534) Logos-Zoe, (148780) Altjira, (469705) Kágára and !Hãunu, and (524366) 2001 XR$_{254}$. Preparing for upcoming events with long-baseline light curve monitoring is vital, as events may be difficult to distinguish from a regular rotational light curve. Rapid dissemination of event detections will benefit the entire community, allowing predictions to be updated, ensuring that these rare mutual event opportunities can be fully exploited. |
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| spellingShingle | Trans-Neptunian Binary Mutual Events in the 2020s and 2030s Proudfoot, Benjamin Grundy, Will Ragozzine, Darin Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Mutual events of trans-Neptunian binaries (TNBs) provide rare opportunities to measure the physical and orbital properties of small bodies in the outer solar system. However, successful observations of these events have been limited by uncertain predictions. Here, we present probabilistic predictions of TNB mutual events occurring through the 2030s, using high-precision non-Keplerian orbit solutions from the Beyond Point Masses project combined with a Bayesian framework that propagates orbital and size uncertainties. Our methods generate distributions of event timing, duration, depth, and probability of occurrence, enabling direct assessment of observability. We provide predictions for five systems with ongoing or imminent mutual event seasons, including (38628) Huya, (58534) Logos-Zoe, (148780) Altjira, (469705) Kágára and !Hãunu, and (524366) 2001 XR$_{254}$. Preparing for upcoming events with long-baseline light curve monitoring is vital, as events may be difficult to distinguish from a regular rotational light curve. Rapid dissemination of event detections will benefit the entire community, allowing predictions to be updated, ensuring that these rare mutual event opportunities can be fully exploited. |
| title | Trans-Neptunian Binary Mutual Events in the 2020s and 2030s |
| topic | Earth and Planetary Astrophysics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2603.05394 |