Asteroids

Overview

Asteroids are rocky or metallic bodies, mostly orbiting the Sun in the main belt between Mars and Jupiter. They are leftover building blocks from the formation of the Solar System.

This is a foundation page. We are expanding it with structured, sourced content. Planned material includes:

• The main belt
• Near-Earth asteroids
• Asteroid composition
• Notable asteroids

Frequently asked

What is Asteroids?

Asteroids are rocky or metallic bodies, mostly orbiting the Sun in the main belt between Mars and Jupiter. They are leftover building blocks from the formation of the Solar System.

Is Asteroids astronomy or astrology?

Asteroids is part of astronomy — the evidence-based, scientific study of the universe. On Asteria Star, astronomy is kept clearly separate from astrology.