The average orbital speed of the asteroid Vesta is 19.34 km/s.
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].
A day on Vesta, which is a large asteroid located in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, lasts about 5.34 hours.
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.
The Roman goddess Vesta, virgin goddess of hearth, home, and family, the Vestal Virgins were her priestesses.
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.
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Vesta is the only Asteroid visible on Earth by the naked eye. It has no moons
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].
A day on Vesta, which is a large asteroid located in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, lasts about 5.34 hours.
There is only one asteroid currently visible to the naked eye. It is the Vesta 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.
The brightest asteroid that has been discovered is called Vesta
No, the giant asteroid Vesta does not have any moons. It is one of the largest bodies in the asteroid belt, but unlike some other asteroids, it has not captured any natural satellites. Vesta is primarily known for its unique geological features and its status as a protoplanet rather than for having moons.
An asteroid is a minor planet that can lean towards terrestrial objects such as the rocky protoplanet-asteroids of Vesta and Pallas.
The Roman goddess Vesta, virgin goddess of hearth, home, and family, the Vestal Virgins were her priestesses.
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.
The circumference of the asteroid Vesta is approximately 326 miles (525 kilometers). Vesta is one of the largest objects in the asteroid belt and has a diameter of about 329 miles (530 kilometers). Its irregular shape means that the circumference can vary slightly depending on the measurement path taken.