Ixion

Ixion — trans-Neptunian object, explore its interactive 3D model in Cosmoscope.

Explore Ixion in a live 3D Solar System. Follow its calculated motion and inspect real astronomical data, distances and orbital facts.

A reddish plutino that briefly held the title of largest known Kuiper Belt object after Pluto.

Diameter

~697 km

Discovered

2001

Class

Plutino (2:3 resonance)

Colour

Moderately red

Explore Ixion in 3D

Cosmoscope places Ixion in the Solar System using astronomical ephemeris or orbital elements, updated for the simulation time. Explore its calculated motion, distance and orbital facts in the interactive 3D view. Accuracy depends on the orbital model and its valid time range.