Differences between planet and asteroids are:
Planet | Asteroids |
Planet revolves round the sun in elliptical orbit of its own. | Asteroid revolves round the sun lying in between mars and Jupiter. |
It is called major planet. | It is called minor planet. |
It is of big size. | It is of small size. |
Till now, Eight planets are found in solar system. | Thousands of asteroids are found till now. |