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centauro

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Also known as centaurs

classe di planetoidi

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A centaur is a small icy body that orbits in the region between Jupiter and Neptune, occupying a space between the inner and outer Solar System. These objects are scientifically important because studying them helps us understand the composition and dynamics of the early Solar System, as well as how objects can transition between different orbital regions.

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Centaurs (minor planets)
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I centauri sono una classe di planetoidi ghiacciati del sistema solare che descrivono un'orbita intorno al Sole compresa fra quelle di Giove e Nettuno; il loro nome deriva da quello della mitologica razza dei Centauri.

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