 |
|
| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z |
|
|
B-class asteroid
A subcategory of C-class asteroids whose members have albedos in the range 0.04 to 0.08. Although fairly low, this is at the high end for C-class objects. Examples include (2) Pallas (the second largest asteroid), (379) Huenna (diameter 62 km), and (431) Nephele (diameter 78 km).
Related category
• ASTEROIDS AND OTHER MINOR PLANETS: TYPES AND GROUPS
Also on this site:
Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living
Encyclopedia of History
Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site)