AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous
12538
Apollo
Also known as: 12538 (1998 OH)
Overview
12538 is an asteroid classified in the Apollo orbit class. It is a Near-Earth Object (NEO). It has been identified as potentially hazardous. Its estimated diameter is 1.66 km. It was discovered on 1998-Jul-19 by JPL/GEODSS NEAT.
Key Measurements
Type
Asteroid
Orbit Class
Apollo
Diameter
1.66
km
0.01 km1,000 km
Absolute Magnitude
16.0
H
DimBright
Near-Earth Object
Yes
Potentially Hazardous
Yes
Discovered
1998-Jul-19
Discoverer
JPL/GEODSS NEAT
Diameter
1.66 km
Absolute Magnitude (H)
16.0
Orbit Class
Apollo
Body Type
asteroid
Near-Earth Object
Yes
Potentially Hazardous
Yes
Data Sources
Source ID: 20012538