Near-Earth Objects

Asteroids and comets whose orbits bring them close to Earth.

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Amor asteroids Amor asteroid Amor asteroids are near-Earth asteroids that approach Earth from outside its orbit but usually do not cross it. The class is named for 1221 Amor and includes 433 Eros.

Asteroid: Small rocky bodies of the Solar System

Asteroid: Small rocky bodies of the Solar System Asteroid An asteroid is a small rocky object orbiting the Sun. This article explains what asteroids are, their composition and orbits, discovery history, roles in science and hazards, and h…