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Ceres, now classified as a dwarf planet, is by far the largest asteroid.
If Ceres is not considered, the asteroid Vesta, about 1/4 the mass of Ceres, is the largest asteroid. Both these and most other larger asteroids are located in the main Belt between Mars and Jupiter.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe largest asteroid would be the dwarf planet Ceres. This is followed by Pallas, Vesta and Hygiea.
Diameter sizes:
- Ceres - 942 km
- Pallas - 544 km
- Vesta - 529 km
- Hygiea - 431 km
See related link for a full list.
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∙ 11y agoCeres is the largest asteroid
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What is the name of the largest asteroid in the universe?
the largest asteroid ever found" The largest asteroid is CERES, in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. It is 580 miles (930 km) in diameter , about the size of Texas. It accounts for about 25% of the total mass of the belt.
Where is the biggest asteroid located?
The largest asteroid, Ceres, is in the asteroid belt.
What is the first and largest asteroid?
Ceres.
What is third largest asteroid?
According to the US naval astronomical applications department the 3rd largest asteroid body is called 4 Vesta. Ref: http://aa.usno.navy.mil/faq/docs/asteroid_masses Actually, they do not know what the largest asteroid is since Pallas and Vesta both have been designated as the second largest asteroid after Ceres, which is no longer an asteroid. Since Ceres is a dwarf planet now, Pallas or Vesta is the largest now. Since Ceres is a dwarf planet, the third largest asteroid is Hygiea now. Pallas and Vesta are the top two largest asteroids now. Vesta is more massive than Pallas, though.
How is the dwarf planet ceres related to the main asteroid belt?
Ceres is the largest object in the asteroid belt.
What is the name of the largest knowen asteroid?
asteroid Ceres
Is the asteroid Ceres the largest asteroid?
That's right; Ceres is the largest asteroid.
What is the name of the largest asteroid in the universe?
the largest asteroid ever found" The largest asteroid is CERES, in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. It is 580 miles (930 km) in diameter , about the size of Texas. It accounts for about 25% of the total mass of the belt.
Name the goddess whose name also represent the largest asteroid?
Ceres (the goddess of grain).
Where is the biggest asteroid located?
The largest asteroid, Ceres, is in the asteroid belt.
Does the biggest asteroid have a name?
Yes. Many asteroids have names. The largest is called Ceres.
Is Halley's comet the largest asteroid?
No. For one thing, Halley's comet is a comet, not an asteroid. The largest asteroid is Ceres, which is far larger than Halley's comet.
Is the largest asteroid larger or smaller than Pluto?
The largest asteroid is far smaller the Pluto. The largest asteroid in our solar system is Ceres, with a diameter of about 900 kilometers. Pluto has a diameter of about 2,300 kilometers.
What are some unique features on Ceres?
Ceres is the only round asteroid and the largest asteroid in the asteroid belt.
What is the first and largest asteroid?
Ceres.
What is the third largest asteroid?
VESTA
By mass which is the largest asteroid?
Ceres.
