Object profile
Chiron
6 occultation events
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Best radius (km)
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Geometric albedo
6
Events recorded
13.64 AU
Semi-major axis
Size — to scalevs Pluto
CHIRON · R — KMPLUTO · R 1188 KM
Chiron — this objectPluto — comparison
Best physical propertieslatest event
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Equivalent radius (km)—
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Albedo (V)—
All occultation events6 recorded — newest first
| Date | Chords | Observed from | Radius eq. (km) | Feature | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-10 | 12 | Argentina, Brazil, Chile | — | Dust | details → |
| 2022-12-15 | 2 | Egypt, Israel | — | Dust | details → |
| 2019-09-08 | 2 | Belgium, France | — | — | details → |
| 2018-11-28 | 1 | Namibia, South Africa | > 88 | — | details → |
| 2011-11-29 | 2 | United States of America | 86 | Dust/Jet | details → |
| 1993-11-07 | 4 | United States of America | 89.6 | Dust/Jet | details → |
Orbit — top viewheliocentric
13.64
a (AU)
0.38
e
6.93
i (deg)
Class & designation
Number2060
Provisional designation1977 UB
Dynamical classCentaur
Inclination (deg)6.93
Size (km)—