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Beyond Jupiter, The World of Distant Minor Planets: (32532) Thereus

JOA 2023, Vol. 13, No. 1, Page 26

Author(s): Konrad Guhl

Abstract: The centaur (32532) Thereus was discovered in 2001 orbiting the Sun every 34.5 years. Its orbit lies relatively close to Saturn, with its aphelion and perihelion located either side of the planet’s orbit. The diameter of Thereus is approximately 60 – 88 km. Some measurable rotational light curves have been published, but no moons have yet been detected. A favourable occultation is predicted for 2024.