Main Asteroid Belt
The Main Asteroid Belt is a region in space located between the orbits of the planets Mars and Jupiter. It contains a vast number of rocky objects, known as asteroids, which vary in size from small boulders to large bodies hundreds of kilometers wide. This belt is thought to be remnants from the early solar system that never coalesced into a planet.
The asteroids in the Main Asteroid Belt are categorized into different groups based on their orbits and compositions. Some of the most well-known asteroids include Ceres, the largest object in the belt, and Vesta, which is notable for its size and geological features. The study of these asteroids provides valuable insights into the formation and evolution of our solar system.