智神星8日冲日，迎观测良机

Group 1 - The core event is the opposition of the asteroid Ceres on August 8, providing an excellent opportunity for observation by astronomy enthusiasts [1][3] - Ceres, discovered in 1802, is the second asteroid ever found and is named after the Greek goddess of wisdom [1][3] - During the opposition, Ceres will be located in the constellation Delphinus, making it visible almost all night with a maximum brightness of 9.4 magnitude [3] Group 2 - Asteroids are considered "living fossils" that preserve original information about the formation and evolution of the solar system, making them crucial for research on the origins of the solar system [4] - Continuous monitoring of asteroids can help identify potential threats to Earth, allowing for timely defensive measures [4] - The Tianwen-2 probe, launched on May 29, 2025, aims to explore and sample the asteroid 2016HO3, which is recognized as a quasi-satellite of Earth and holds significant scientific value [7]