04. How long is the asteroid belt? (A K2S Question)

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The main asteroid belt extends from somewhat outside Mars' orbit to somewhat inside Jupiter's orbit. There are quite a few asteroids in various other places as well, including some that are within Earth's orbit, and others that are beyond Jupiter and Saturn.

Answer provided by Alan Hale, Ph.D. & Capt. USN (Ret.) William Readdy


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