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Bienor
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Number
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54598
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Provisional name
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2000 QC243
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Class
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Centaur
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Discovery date
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27.08.2000
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Discovery chart
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Discovery position
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3° Pisces 30' Rx
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Time of announcement
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14.10.2000 - 1:01 UT
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Orbital period
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66.9 years
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Orbit
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Aphelion
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19.793 AU
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Perihelion
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13.218 AU
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Semimajor axis
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16.505 AU
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Magnitude
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7.6
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Diameter
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57 - 182 km
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 Image: Antonio Canova's statue of Theseus Slaying the Centaur |
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Mythology
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Attended the Lapith king Pirithous' wedding with other Centaurs and was killed by Pirithous' friend Theseus.
Greek Mythology Link The name Bienor means "Strong One". Kentauroi Thessalioi |
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