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2008). What do they think occurred exactly? The following scenario is relayed: "The theory holds that the impact brought catastrophic conditions, such as firestorms and light-blocking dust filling the atmosphere,
that wiped out plant and animal life" ("Asteroids," 2008). There are other theories regarding extinction, but the asteroid theory is quite prominent today. Asteroids are studied in different ways.
They are generally viewed with the use of a telescope. They are of course too small to be seen with the naked eye (Karttunen & Oja, 2007). The telescope is
useful but only provide some information. New technologies now allow for greater clarity in examining the asteroids ("Space Research; Study results from University of Western Ontario provide new insights into
space research," 2010). As technology increases, new ways of seeing asteroids and the planets emerge. The three primary types of asteroids are M-Types which are rich in metals, the C
or Carbonaceous types which are composed of ancient carbon silicates, and finally, the S or silicates which are made of iron and rocky silicates ("Asteroids," 2008). In respect to the
carbonaceous chondrite types, as well as ordinary chondrite meteorites, there has been a physical variability observed due to differences in surface particles ("Solar Research; Research on solar research published by
P. Vernazza et al," 2010). Research suggests that there is probably a very fine dust that covers some of the special features found on the asteroids ("Solar Research; Research
on solar research published by P. Vernazza et al," 2010). Asteroids vary in size. They may be as tiny as a pebble or they may be huge ("Asteroids," 2008).
The largest asteroid known is Ceres, which is thought to be approximately 597 miles in diameter ("Asteroids," 2008). Ceres is actually also considered to be a dwarf planet (Karttunen &
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