Ceres
Ceres is a dwarf planet located in the asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It is characterized by a roughly spherical shape and a composition that includes rock, ice, and hydrated minerals.
Ceres is discussed in planetary science, solar system formation studies, and the study of small planetary bodies.
Status
Ceres was identified in the early nineteenth century and later classified as a dwarf planet. Observations from spacecraft and telescopes continue to inform models of its internal structure, surface processes, and potential subsurface volatiles.