Chiron is a centaur approximately 200 km in diameter and takes about 50 years to complete a full orbit around the Sun.

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Astronomers have found signs that the small icy world Chiron, orbiting between Saturn and Uranus, may be forming a new ring ...

Calling all skygazing fans, there's a real treat in store later this week. Autumn may be drawing in and the days getting shorter - but there's plenty going on in the night sky. Experts say that now is ...