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Orcus System

Icy body or dynamical class beyond Neptune's orbit.

Orcus System — Icy body or dynamical class beyond Neptune's orbit. (Section: TRANS-NEPTUNIAN OBJECTS.)

Overview

Orcus System — Icy body or dynamical class beyond Neptune's orbit. (Section: TRANS-NEPTUNIAN OBJECTS.)

See also

Classical Kuiper Belt Object (CKBO)

Icy body or dynamical class beyond Neptune's orbit.

Cold Classical KBO

Icy body or dynamical class beyond Neptune's orbit.

Hot Classical KBO

Icy body or dynamical class beyond Neptune's orbit.

Resonant KBO

Icy body or dynamical class beyond Neptune's orbit.

Plutino (3:2 resonance)

Icy body or dynamical class beyond Neptune's orbit.

Twotino (2:1 resonance)

Icy body or dynamical class beyond Neptune's orbit.

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