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A photometric study in 2001 was unable to find a definite period of rotation.^[2] Infrared observations of Chariklo indicate water ice^[3] on the surface. 2001: A Space Odyssey. ...

References

1. ^ Stansberry (2005). TNO/Centaur diameters and albedos. Retrieved on 2006-11-08.
2. ^ Peixinho; Doressoundiram (2000-11-09). Photometric study of Centaurs 10199 Chariklo (1997CU26) and 1999UG5. Retrieved on 2006-11-09.
3. ^ Jewitt; Brown (2001-04-17). Infrared Observations of Centaur 10119 Chariklo with possible surface variation. Retrieved on 2006-11-09.

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External links

• 37th DPS: Albedos, Diameters (and a Density) of Kuiper Belt and Centaur Objects
• AstDys orbital elements
• Orbital simulation from JPL (Java)
• Chariklo's orbit between Saturn and Uranus.

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