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  • Asteroids: Definition, Types & What You Need to Know
    A small rocky body orbiting a star is called an asteroid.

    Here are some other terms you might see:

    * Minor planet: This is a more general term that encompasses asteroids, but also includes other objects like dwarf planets.

    * Planetesimal: This term is used for the smaller bodies that formed during the early solar system and eventually accreted into larger planets.

    It's important to note that while asteroids are primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, they can also be found in other areas of the solar system.

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