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Although 2060 Chiron and 2008 FC76 are both classified as centaur objects—outer solar system bodies in unstable orbits—they exhibit striking differences in _____ object 2060 Chiron is considered an active centaur, showing sporadic comet-like activity (such as clouds of dust and gas on its surface), 2008 FC76, showing no such activity, is considered dormant.