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  • Asteroids, Meteoroids & Comets: Understanding Space Rocks
    A small rocky body that travels through space is called an asteroid.

    Here are some other terms that could describe similar objects, depending on their size and location:

    * Meteoroid: A smaller asteroid, typically less than 1 meter in diameter.

    * Comet: A body made of ice and dust that leaves a visible trail as it orbits the Sun.

    * Planetesimal: A larger, building block of a planet, which may later form into an asteroid or other celestial body.

    Let me know if you'd like to know more about any of these!

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