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What does the belt of asteroids look like?

Well, they look like a big belt of asteroids circling around planets or galaxy.


What are facts about Apollo asteroids?

Apollo asteroids are a group of near-Earth asteroids with orbits that intersect with Earth's orbit. They are named after the first asteroid of this group discovered, 1862 Apollo. Some Apollo asteroids are classified as potentially hazardous asteroids due to their close approach to Earth.


Which of these hit the earth comets or asteroids?

It is possible for comets and asteroids to hit Earth, but they are extremely rare events.


What are the names of the asteroids that cross Earth's orbit and Jupiter's orbit?

Main Belt asteroids -- a band of asteroids located in the "missing planet" gap between Mars and Jupiter. None of these are economically attractive in a near term program because they are too far from Earth.Amor asteroids -- asteroids whose orbits approach but do not cross Earth orbit, and whose orbits are further from the Sun than Earth's orbit (i.e., "outside-t" Earth orbit). Many have orbits which reside entirely between Earth and Mars. Some of these are economically attractive in the near term.Apollo asteroids -- asteroids whose orbits cross Earth's orbit. Apollo asteroids spend most of their time outside Earth orbit. Many of these are economically attractive in the near term.Aten asteroids -- asteroids whose orbits cross Earth's orbit. Unlike Apollos, Atens spend most of their time inside Earth orbit. A large percentage of known Atens are economically attractive in the near term.


Which layer protects earth from asteroids?

The Earth's atmosphere is the layer that helps protect the planet from asteroids. When asteroids enter the Earth's atmosphere, friction causes them to heat up and break apart, reducing the impact of the asteroid on the Earth's surface.

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What does the belt of asteroids look like?

Well, they look like a big belt of asteroids circling around planets or galaxy.


Why do Mars' moons look like asteroids?

Because its simple all the planets moons are asteroids except for Earths it was part of Earth at one time and ours is different because we rock.


Why do Mars two moons look like asteroids?

Because its simple all the planets moons are asteroids except for Earths it was part of Earth at one time and ours is different because we rock.


Why do Mars's two moons look like asteroids?

Because its simple all the planets moons are asteroids except for Earths it was part of Earth at one time and ours is different because we rock.


How do the the orbits of comets and asteroids compare to that of planet Earth?

they go around the sun like the earth


What are the group of asteroids that may occasionally cross earth?

Asteroids that occasionally cross the orbit of Earth are known as Near Earth Asteroids. Asteroids that both cross the orbit of the Earth and are large enough to pose a significant threat in the event of an impact are known as Potentially Hazardous Asteroids.


What are facts about Apollo asteroids?

Apollo asteroids are a group of near-Earth asteroids with orbits that intersect with Earth's orbit. They are named after the first asteroid of this group discovered, 1862 Apollo. Some Apollo asteroids are classified as potentially hazardous asteroids due to their close approach to Earth.


Are asteroids larger then earth?

asteroids vary in size from rock size to earth size and bigger.


Which of these hit the earth comets or asteroids?

It is possible for comets and asteroids to hit Earth, but they are extremely rare events.


Is Costa Rica safe from asteroids?

No. Asteroids can hit anywhere on earth.


What are the names of the asteroids that cross Earth's orbit and Jupiter's orbit?

Main Belt asteroids -- a band of asteroids located in the "missing planet" gap between Mars and Jupiter. None of these are economically attractive in a near term program because they are too far from Earth.Amor asteroids -- asteroids whose orbits approach but do not cross Earth orbit, and whose orbits are further from the Sun than Earth's orbit (i.e., "outside-t" Earth orbit). Many have orbits which reside entirely between Earth and Mars. Some of these are economically attractive in the near term.Apollo asteroids -- asteroids whose orbits cross Earth's orbit. Apollo asteroids spend most of their time outside Earth orbit. Many of these are economically attractive in the near term.Aten asteroids -- asteroids whose orbits cross Earth's orbit. Unlike Apollos, Atens spend most of their time inside Earth orbit. A large percentage of known Atens are economically attractive in the near term.


What are asteroids and how do they affect Earth in a way that kids can understand?

Asteroids are rocky objects that orbit the Sun, and sometimes they can come close to Earth. When an asteroid collides with Earth, it can cause a big explosion, like a giant firework. This explosion can create a lot of heat and dust, which can block out sunlight and affect the Earth's climate. Scientists study asteroids to understand their movements and protect Earth from potential impacts.