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Almost all of them are located in the "asteroid belt", this is a region between Mars and Jupiter. However, there are many asteroids all over the solar system in their own orbit around the Sun.

The third law of planetary motion published by Kepler in 1619 captures the relationship between the distance of planets from the Sun, and their orbital periods.

This supports a common notion among scientists that there was a planet between mars an Jupiter that was either not formed or disintegrated. These "stones" are the asteroids

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What are facts about Apollo asteroids?

Apollo asteroids are a group of near-Earth asteroids with orbits that intersect with Earth's orbit. They are named after the first asteroid of this group discovered, 1862 Apollo. Some Apollo asteroids are classified as potentially hazardous asteroids due to their close approach to Earth.


What are the names of the asteroids that cross Earth's orbit and Jupiter's orbit?

Main Belt asteroids -- a band of asteroids located in the "missing planet" gap between Mars and Jupiter. None of these are economically attractive in a near term program because they are too far from Earth.Amor asteroids -- asteroids whose orbits approach but do not cross Earth orbit, and whose orbits are further from the Sun than Earth's orbit (i.e., "outside-t" Earth orbit). Many have orbits which reside entirely between Earth and Mars. Some of these are economically attractive in the near term.Apollo asteroids -- asteroids whose orbits cross Earth's orbit. Apollo asteroids spend most of their time outside Earth orbit. Many of these are economically attractive in the near term.Aten asteroids -- asteroids whose orbits cross Earth's orbit. Unlike Apollos, Atens spend most of their time inside Earth orbit. A large percentage of known Atens are economically attractive in the near term.


What type of asteroids are located in the middle region of the asteroid belt?

M-Type asteroids


Is the asteroids from solar system?

Yes, asteroids are found in our solar system. It is estimated that over 100,000 asteroids are located in the belt between Jupiter and Mars.


What two planets are asteroids between?

The asteroid belt is located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

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What are facts about Apollo asteroids?

Apollo asteroids are a group of near-Earth asteroids with orbits that intersect with Earth's orbit. They are named after the first asteroid of this group discovered, 1862 Apollo. Some Apollo asteroids are classified as potentially hazardous asteroids due to their close approach to Earth.


What starts with a in space?

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What is named after Apollo the sun god?

The Apollo asteroid group is named after the sun god Apollo. These asteroids are a group of near-Earth asteroids that cross Earth's orbit and are named after Apollo in reference to the sun's role as a source of life-giving light and energy.


Words that start with letter a to do with space?

· Apollo spacecraft (US) · asteroids · atmosphere


Astronmy words that begin with the letter a?

· Apollo spacecraft (US) · asteroids · atmosphere


Is there any space words starting with a?

· Apollo spacecraft (US) · asteroids · atmosphere


What planet has an asteroid?

The Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars have many asteroids - they are contained in a belt called the Apollo Asteroids [See related question]


What are the names of the asteroids that cross Earth's orbit and Jupiter's orbit?

Main Belt asteroids -- a band of asteroids located in the "missing planet" gap between Mars and Jupiter. None of these are economically attractive in a near term program because they are too far from Earth.Amor asteroids -- asteroids whose orbits approach but do not cross Earth orbit, and whose orbits are further from the Sun than Earth's orbit (i.e., "outside-t" Earth orbit). Many have orbits which reside entirely between Earth and Mars. Some of these are economically attractive in the near term.Apollo asteroids -- asteroids whose orbits cross Earth's orbit. Apollo asteroids spend most of their time outside Earth orbit. Many of these are economically attractive in the near term.Aten asteroids -- asteroids whose orbits cross Earth's orbit. Unlike Apollos, Atens spend most of their time inside Earth orbit. A large percentage of known Atens are economically attractive in the near term.


What is a good fact for space that starts with the letter a?

· Apollo spacecraft (US) · asteroids · atmosphere


Why do asteroids belong in solar system?

Where are most asteroids in the solar system located


Is there anything in space that begins with the letter A?

Asteroids are in space. The U.S. Apollo spacecraft flew in space.


What type of asteroids are located in the middle region of the asteroid belt?

M-Type asteroids