Asteroid-comet hybrid stuns scientists: ‘Like nothing we’ve seen before’
Researcher Noemí Pinilla-Alonso explained that the composition is uncharacteristic of objects near Neptune. Its gaseous and solid states, which lead to behavior like that of an asteroid and a comet, are also head-scratchers.
Scientists discover mysterious asteroid-comet hybrid is 'like nothing seen before' in our solar system
Scientists have discovered a mysterious asteroid-comet hybrid is 'like nothing seen before' in our solar system.
A strange asteroid-comet could be key to understanding the birth of the solar system
A strange asteroid-comet hybrid that orbits between Jupiter and Neptune could reveal key details about the birth of our solar system.
This Strange Comet-Asteroid Hybrid Is Like Nothing Else in The Solar System
In the distant space out beyond the orbit of Jupiter lurks a strange object. Its name is Chiron, a type of outer Solar System body known as a centaur. But even among its fellow centaurs, Chiron is special – and new observations from JWST reveal how truly Chiron is like nothing else we've ever seen.
Scientists Stunned by Discovery of Rare Asteroid-Comet Hybrid That’s Unlike Anything Ever Observed in The Solar System
In the icy expanse beyond Jupiter and Neptune, a peculiar celestial body named Chiron has puzzled scientists for decades. Officially classified as 2060 Chiron, this 125-mile-wide object blurs the boundaries between asteroid and comet.
Discovery of unique asteroid-comet hybrid gives clues about Solar System origins
Scientists have discovered new characteristics of a small body which orbits the sun between Jupiter and Neptune, providing more clues about the origins of the Solar System. Chiron is a unique celestial object known as a centaur that has features of both asteroids and comets.
Asteroid, Comet…or Something Else? Mysterious Activity on “Oddball” Space Object Raises New Questions
UCF researchers utilized the James Webb Space Telescope to uncover unique characteristics of (2060) Chiron, a distant "centaur" that exhibits traits of both a comet and an asteroid. These findings ...
An ‘oddball’ centaur is galloping around the solar system, according to scientists
Chiron is a class of comet-ish asteroids/asteroid-ish comets called centaurs – named after the half-human, half-horse hybrid ...
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The Minor Planet Chiron Is Strange – And So Is Its Ice
The JWST has examined Chiron, a minor planet that orbits between Jupiter and Neptune, and found unexpectedly different ices ...
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Bugatti Chiron Celebrates New Year With New Wheels, Do You Fancy Its New Running Shoes?
The owner of this Bugatti Chiron decided the stock wheels were not that appealing, so they put aftermarket ones on the ...
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Bugatti Creates Its First Cup Holder for a Single Chiron Owner
Bugatti, renowned for its unparalleled hypercars capable of speeds exceeding 280 mph, has designed its first-ever cup ...
Bugatti designs bespoke Chiron cup holder for a special customer
Chiron owner Shannon Ralston felt the same way when she spilled a Red Bull in the door of her car and asked Bugatti to come ...
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Woman Spills Drink in Her Chiron So Bugatti Designs Its First-Ever Cup Holder
Bugatti's Director of Design, Frank Heyl, answered the call and created a 3D-printed cup holder that clips inside the ...
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A Chiron Owner Wanted A Cup Holder, So Bugatti Designed Her A 3D-Printed One Just In Time For Christmas
Entrepreneur Shannon Ralston, who owns multiple bespoke Chiron Super Sports that she drives the hell out of and shares on her Instagram page, wanted a real cupholder after spilling an apparently ...