Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⚷ has the Unicode code point U+26B7. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+26B7 to binary:
00100110 10110111. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11100010 10011010 10110111
CHIRON·U+26B7
⚷
Character Information
Code Point
U+26B7
HEX
26B7
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9A B7 | 11100010 10011010 10110111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 B7 | 00100110 10110111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | B7 26 | 10110111 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 B7 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 10110111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | B7 26 00 00 | 10110111 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⚷
URI Encoded
%E2%9A%B7
Description
The Unicode character U+26B7, also known as the "Chiron" symbol, serves a unique and specialized purpose within digital text. Chiron is the name of an asteroid in Greek mythology, personified as a centaur who played a crucial role as a healer and mentor in ancient legends. In typography, this character holds particular significance for astronomers, researchers, and enthusiasts who engage with celestial bodies. The U+26B7 Chiron symbol is frequently used to denote the specific asteroid Chiron, which was first discovered in 1977. This character provides a convenient shorthand when discussing or referring to this particular astronomical object within digital text. Its use allows for concise communication and efficient information sharing among those familiar with its meaning in the context of astronomy. Given its specialized application, the U+26B7 Chiron symbol is not widely recognized or utilized outside of its specific field. However, it remains a valuable tool within the community of astronomers, researchers, and enthusiasts who study and appreciate celestial bodies like Chiron. As such, this character serves as an important aspect of the broader Unicode system, which seeks to encompass a vast array of symbols, characters, and scripts from around the world.
How to type the ⚷ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9911 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.