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In astronomy, what is a centaur?

Question #149983. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Oct 20 2023.
Originally posted Oct 20 2023 7:42 PM.

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They are similar to astroids in size but are have a more similar composition to comets.
Centaur object, any of a population of small bodies, similar to asteroids in size but to comets in composition, that revolve around the Sun in the outer solar system, mainly between the orbits of Jupiter and Neptune.


link https://www.britannica.com/science/Centaur-object

Oct 20 2023, 7:46 PM
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