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'''C-type asteroids''' are asteroids whose chemical composition is largely [[carbon]]-based. 75% of known [[asteroids]] are C-types. | '''C-type asteroids''' are asteroids whose chemical composition is largely [[carbon]]-based. 75% of known [[asteroids]] are C-types. | ||
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C-type asteroids have a very similar chemical composition as the [[Sun]], except they are lacking [[hydrogen]], [[helium]] and other gases. | C-type asteroids have a very similar chemical composition as the [[Sun]], except they are lacking [[hydrogen]], [[helium]] and other gases. | ||
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Revision as of 12:20, July 16, 2007
C-type asteroids are asteroids whose chemical composition is largely carbon-based. 75% of known asteroids are C-types.
The largest known C-type asteroid is 10 Hygiea which is about 350-500km in diameter.
Composition
C-type asteroids have a very similar chemical composition as the Sun, except they are lacking hydrogen, helium and other gases.
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