Following in the footsteps of a centaur: Scientists capture Chiron, a never-before-seen mix of comet and asteroid

The new studies shed light on centaurs like Chiron, which serve as a time capsule of the Solar System's history, revealing transformations driven by solar heat.

Spanish astronomer Noemi Pinilla-Alonso states, 'Active centaurs tell us much more. They are undergoing transformations driven by the heat of the Sun, offering unique insights into their material composition.'

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