Asteroids, Comets, Meteors And Meteorites

*<Tab/>There is a large asteroid belt located between Mars and Jupiter.
*<Tab/>Asteroids are also known as minor planets.
*<Tab/>The largest know asteroid has a diameter of 1000 KM.
*<Tab/>This is the asteroid known as "Ceres"
*<Tab/>Asteroids are composed mainly of carbonaceous or silicate rock. Some also consist of rich metal material.
*<Tab/>Many asteroids exist but only 5000 are plotted and named. (at time of print)
*<Tab/>Some asteroids orbits cross the path of earth. DON'T HIT US!…