about asteroids

Rocky objects/fragments that orbit the Sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

Composed mainly of rock (silicate) and metal (Iron and nickel).

Varied/Irregular shapes, no atmosphere.

Also called minor planets or planetoids.

Example: Ceres, Vesta.

space: meteoroid

atmosphere: meteor

earth: meteorite

composition: rock and metal

location: asteroid belt

appearance: rock, cratered