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What is different name for an asteroid?

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Another name for asteroids are planetoids.

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Different name for asteroids?
Piecies of rock that float through space like rocks in a pool
How did asteroid get its name?
because of zise
What are the names of the asteroids?
Largest first. [See related link for more information] Ceres Pallas Vesta Hygiea Interamnia Europa Davida Sylvia Cybele Eunomia Juno Chariklo Euphrosyne Hektor Chiron Thisbe Bamberga Fortuna...
Where do asteroids get there names?
They are named often by their discoverer or in some rare cases the IAU.
Is the scientific name for asteroid asteroid?
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