Explore the fascinating properties and orbital characteristics of Charon. Detailed scientific measurements and discovery information about this celestial body.
Mean Radius
606 km
Equatorial Radius
603.6 km
Polar Radius
N/A
Flattening
N/A
Density
1.702 g/cm³
Surface Gravity
N/A
Mass
1.58 × 10^21 kg
Volume
9.32 × 10^8 km³
Escape Velocity
N/A
Dimension
N/A
Average Temperature
N/A
Axial Tilt
N/A
Discovered By
James W. Christy
Discovery Date
13/04/1978
Alternative Name
S/1978 P1
Orbits
Pluton
Semi-Major Axis
19,591 km
Perihelion
19,587 km
Aphelion
19,595 km
Eccentricity
0.0002
Inclination
0.080°
Orbital Period
6.39 days
Rotation Period
N/A
Mean Anomaly
N/A
Argument of Periapsis
N/A
Longitude of Ascending Node
N/A