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Loading contentCeres is by far the largest object in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. It is large enough that its own gravity pulled it into a round shape, which is why it is classified as a dwarf planet rather than an asteroid.
Unlike rocky asteroids, Ceres contains a significant amount of water ice and may have once held subsurface brine. This makes it an interesting target for understanding water in the early Solar System.
NASA's Dawn spacecraft orbited Ceres and mapped its surface in detail, finding striking bright spots — concentrations of salts — and a solitary tall mountain, hinting at past geological activity.
How this connects across Asteria Star — scientific, cultural, and astrological links are kept separate.
Verified imagery of Ceres will appear here.
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