What is asteroids and planetoids?

Richmondlui ∙

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∙ 16y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

The Asteroids or planetoids are irregular lumps of rocks that differ in size and brightness.these bodies,of around 25,000,are found between the orbits of mars and jupiter.they are called asteroids because they looks stars,and planetoids because with a diameter of 940 km.

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What is the other name of planetoids?

asteroids

Asteroids are also known as...?

planetoids.

Whats another name for asteroids?

Planetoids

What is also known as planetoids?

The planetoids are also known as planetesimals, as well as asteroids.

Asteroids are often called?

minor planet or planetoids

Are asteroids known as planetoids?

yes because they have an orbit

Different name for asteroids?

small asteroids are called meteoroidsminor planet or planetoids

What is different name for an asteroid?

Another name for asteroids are planetoids.

What is planetoid known as?

The planetoids are also known as planetesimals, as well as asteroids.

Where are asteroids or planetoids found?

Many are in the Asteroid Belt, which is between Mars and Jupiter. There are also many scattered throughout the solar system, orbiting the Sun. A number of icy asteroids and planetoids are found in the Kuiper Belt, past the orbit of Neptune.

What is another name for asteroids?

Planetoids, or minor planets.

What is your solar system consist?

The Sun, planets, moons, planetoids, asteroids, dust, gas, comets.