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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.
Is the asteroid Ceres the largest asteroid?
That's right; Ceres is the largest asteroid.
What is the largest object in the asteroid belt?
The largest object in the asteroid belt is Ceres at about 580 miles across. It is classified as a dwarf planet rather than an asteroid.
What is the biggest known asteroid between Mars and Jupiter?
The largest known asteroid between Mars and Jupiter is Ceres. Ceres is considered a dwarf planet and makes up about one-third of the total mass of the asteroid belt.
What is the name of the largest knowen asteroid?
asteroid Ceres
Is Ceres the biggest asteroid?
Yes, Ceres is the largest asteroid in our Solar System, comprising approximately one-third of the total mass of the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. It was classified as a dwarf planet in 2006 due to its spherical shape and planetary features.
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 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.
What is the first and largest asteroid?
Ceres.
By mass which is the largest asteroid?
Ceres.
