outer asteroid belt

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Asteroids
gptkbp:contains asteroids
gptkbp:has_average_distance_from_sun 3.2 AU
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label outer asteroid belt
gptkbp:is_characterized_by low density
irregular orbits
irregular shapes
varied sizes
varied compositions
rocky bodies
different surface features
dynamic interactions with Jupiter
low collision rates
varied albedos
wide distribution of objects
gptkbp:is_divided_into gptkb:nave
inner asteroid belt
gptkbp:is_explored_in gptkb:NASA_missions
gptkb:space_mission
European Space Agency missions
gptkbp:is_home_to gptkb:Hygiea
gptkb:Vesta
gptkb:Ceres
gptkb:Pallas
thousands of asteroids
some larger asteroids
the fourth largest asteroid Hygiea
the largest asteroid Ceres
the second largest asteroid Vesta
the third largest asteroid Pallas
many small bodies
many binary asteroids
many collisional families
multiple asteroid types
some asteroids with moons
gptkbp:is_influenced_by Jupiter's gravity
gptkbp:is_located_in ecliptic plane
the outer region of the Solar System
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:star
the asteroid belt region
main asteroid belt
gptkbp:is_significant_for planetary formation
understanding solar system history
gptkbp:is_studied_for gptkb:space_mission
formation of planets
potential resources
asteroid mining potential
impact hazards
climate history of the Solar System
the origin of water in the Solar System
the role in the Late Heavy Bombardment
gptkbp:is_studied_in gptkb:astronomy
gptkbp:is_visible_from with telescopes
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Jupiter
gptkb:Mars
gptkbp:mass approximately 4% of the Moon's mass
gptkbp:orbital_period about 4.6 years
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:C-type_asteroids
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6