Statements (59)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Asteroids
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gptkbp:contains |
asteroids
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gptkbp:has_average_distance_from_sun |
3.2 AU
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
outer asteroid belt
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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
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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
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gptkbp:is_visible_from |
with telescopes
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gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:Jupiter
gptkb:Mars |
gptkbp:mass |
approximately 4% of the Moon's mass
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gptkbp:orbital_period |
about 4.6 years
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:C-type_asteroids
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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