Comparison of asteroid sizes

Comparison of asteroid sizes

Hubble image of Ceres, the largest asteroid in the main asteroid belt, compared with four other asteroids (Gaspra, Eros, Ida and Vesta) and Mars.

Credit:

NASA, ESA, and A. Feild (STScI

)

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About the Image

NASA press release
Id:opo0527b
Type:Chart
Release date:7 September 2005, 20:30
Size:1800 x 1450 px

About the Object

Type:Solar System : Interplanetary Body : Dwarf planet
Solar System : Interplanetary Body : Asteroid
Category:Solar System

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