The mutual orbit of Typhon-Echidna is precessing rapidly, revealing Typhon's J2, a 24 degree spin-orbit misalignment, and a triaxial shape consistent with a recently excited binary.
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Beyond Point Masses. VI. Spin-Orbit Evolution of the Centaur Binary Typhon-Echidna
The mutual orbit of Typhon-Echidna is precessing rapidly, revealing Typhon's J2, a 24 degree spin-orbit misalignment, and a triaxial shape consistent with a recently excited binary.