If you were to look through the most powerful telescope from the 19th century on a clear, cloudless night, an asteroid such as Ceres or Vesta would appear only as a tiny point of light. You may wonder: How big are these asteroids really? How far away are they from Earth? And how can I get a better view of these points of light? Estimated Time for Completion ~ 5 hours.

• Type Learning
• Level Foundational
• Time Hours
• Cost Free