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What is Vesta?
Vesta - formally known as 4 Vesta. It is an asteroid in the asteroid belt and was thought to be part of a protoplanet. (although the existence of any sort of planet existing, is under debate). It is the second largest object in the asteroid belt, after Ceres the dwarf planet [See related link].
How long is a day on Vesta?
A day on Vesta, which is a large asteroid located in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, lasts about 5.34 hours.
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.
What goddess had the asteroid Vesta named after her?
The Roman goddess Vesta, virgin goddess of hearth, home, and family, the Vestal Virgins were her priestesses.
Is Vesta asteroid a real planet?
It's an asteroid and only an asteroid. A big one at that, second to Ceres (Dwarf Planet) and there is a possibility that it might be added to dwarf planet status in the near future once it's shape has been confirmed.
What is the third largest asteroid?
VESTA
How many moons does vesta have?
Vesta is the only Asteroid visible on Earth by the naked eye. It has no moons
What is Vesta?
Vesta - formally known as 4 Vesta. It is an asteroid in the asteroid belt and was thought to be part of a protoplanet. (although the existence of any sort of planet existing, is under debate). It is the second largest object in the asteroid belt, after Ceres the dwarf planet [See related link].
How long is a day on Vesta?
A day on Vesta, which is a large asteroid located in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, lasts about 5.34 hours.
Is an asteroid visible with a naked eye?
There is only one asteroid currently visible to the naked eye. It is the Vesta asteroid.
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.
What is the brightest asteroid thaty has been discovered?
The brightest asteroid that has been discovered is called Vesta
Is an asteroid a terrestrial or a gas giant?
An asteroid is a minor planet that can lean towards terrestrial objects such as the rocky protoplanet-asteroids of Vesta and Pallas.
What goddess had the asteroid Vesta named after her?
The Roman goddess Vesta, virgin goddess of hearth, home, and family, the Vestal Virgins were her priestesses.
Which of theseis not an asteroid a.atriton b Ceres c pallas d vesta?
Triton is one of the moons of Neptune. Ceres used to be an asteroid, but has now been recategorized as a "dwarf planet". Pallas and Vesta are asteroids.
What links vesta space rocks sssb orbit belt?
if it is for treasure quest it is asteroid
Why does Vesta only have one number for its radius?
Vesta is round and its radius is only one number unlike other asteroids which have more of an oblong shape -like a potato- and so their radius is expressed for the long side and the short side.
