10199 Chariklo
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| Radius | 151 km |
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| Orbital period | 63 years |
| Discovered | February 15, 1997 |
| Orbits | Sun |
| Discoverer | James V. Scotti |
| Did you know | Astronomers have made the surprise discovery that the remote asteroid Chariklo is surrounded by two dense and narrow rings. |
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| ID | 1080807 |
About 10199 Chariklo
10199 Chariklo is the largest confirmed centaur. It orbits the Sun between Saturn and Uranus, grazing the orbit of Uranus. On 26 March 2014, astronomers announced the discovery of two rings around Chariklo by observing a stellar occultation, making it the first minor planet known to have rings.
10199 Chariklo Photos
