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Aster means "star."
Asteroids, however, have little to do with stars, beyond orbiting them. The size, distance, and composition of asteroids is very different from that of stars.
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What did the word star come from?
the greek root "astr"
How do you use the word asteroid in a sentence?
the asteroid raced across from Mars to Jupiter
What is another word for the words meteor and asteroid?
There is no synonym for them.
Is Xenon a Greek word?
It is derived from xenos, which is a Greek word.
Is there a 2012 asteroid?
yes, the asteroid tauntless is a space rock which crosses orbits with earth every 'so many' years, it will come close to the planet but no actually collide with it though, (or let's hope it doesn't!)
Where did the name asteroid come from?
The term "asteroid" comes from the Greek words "astron," meaning star, and "eidos," meaning form. Combined, they suggest "star-like" or "star-shaped." The name was chosen by the astronomer William Herschel in the early 19th century to describe these small rocky bodies orbiting the Sun.
Who is the asteroid belt named after?
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