Asteria (asteroid)

Asteria is a small asteroid located in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. It is classified as a "C-type" (carbonaceous) asteroid, meaning it contains a high amount of carbon and is dark in appearance. Asteria is relatively large, with a diameter of about 30 kilometers (19 miles). Like many asteroids, it provides valuable insights into the early solar system, as these celestial bodies are remnants from its formation. Studying Asteria can help scientists understand more about the materials that make up planets and the processes that shaped our solar system.