Asteroidal water is water or water precursor deposits such as hydroxide (OH−) that exist in asteroids (i.e., small Solar System bodies (SSSBs) not explicitly in the subcategory of comets). The "snow line" of the Solar System lies outside of the main asteroid belt, and the majority of water is expected in minor planets (e.g.
Asteroidal water is water or water precursor deposits such as hydroxide (OH−) that exist in asteroids (i.e., small Solar System bodies (SSSBs) not explicitly in the subcategory of comets). The "snow line" of the Solar System lies outside of the main asteroid belt, and the majority of water is expected in minor planets (e.g.
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