Centaur
Chiron
TypeCentaur
Mass~4 × 10¹⁸ kg
Diameter215 km
Orbital Radius2,040 million km
Orbital Period18,410 days
Rotation Period5.92 hours
Known Moons0
Surface Gravity~0.03 m/s²
Average Temp-180 °C
AtmosphereNone
Discovered ByCharles Kowal
Discovery Year1977
About Chiron
The first centaur found, in 1977. Behaves as both asteroid and comet, carrying dual designations as asteroid 2060 and comet 95P. A 2011 occultation hinted at a narrow ring.
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