Dwarf planet
Orcus
Trans-Neptunian dwarf planet
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How far is Orcus from Earth?
7.27 billion km (48.6 AU)
Its light takes 6 h 44 min to reach us.
7.18 billion km (48 AU) from the Sun.
Open in 3DIn numbers
- Radius
- 455 km
- From the Sun
- 7.18 billion km (48 AU)
Position and orbit from JPL Horizons
Orcus (dwarf planet)
Orcus is a dwarf planet located in the Kuiper belt, with one large moon, Vanth. It has an estimated diameter of 870 to 960 km, comparable to the Inner Solar System dwarf planet Ceres. The surface of Orcus is relatively bright with albedo reaching 23 percent, neutral in color, and rich in water ice. The ice is predominantly in crystalline form, which may be related to past cryovolcanic activity.
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