Which solar system object was found on January 1, 1801, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter?
A) asteroid Ceres
B) Comet Halley
C) Kuiper belt object 1993 SC
D) asteroid Gaspra

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Asteroid Ceres was discovered on January 1, 1801, by Giuseppe Piazzi. It was the first object to be identified in the asteroid belt located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

Which Solar System Object Was Found on January 1, 1801