osatähtsused

Osatähtsused, also known as minor planets or asteroids, are rocky objects that orbit the Sun but are too small to be considered planets. They are remnants from the early formation of the Solar System and can be found in various regions, including the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, and beyond Neptune in the Kuiper belt. Osatähtsused range in size from a few meters to hundreds of kilometers in diameter. The largest known osatähtsused, Ceres, is so large that it is classified as a dwarf planet. These objects are primarily composed of rock and metal, with some containing ice. Osatähtsused can have irregular shapes and are often characterized by their orbits, which can be elliptical or even chaotic. Some osatähtsused have moons of their own, and they can sometimes collide with each other or with planets. The study of osatähtsused provides valuable insights into the formation and evolution of the Solar System.