AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous
Zephyr
Apollo
Also known as: 12923 Zephyr (1999 GK4)
Overview
Zephyr 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 2.06 km. It was discovered on 1999-Apr-11 by LONEOS.
Key Measurements
Type
Asteroid
Orbit Class
Apollo
Diameter
2.06
km
0.01 km1,000 km
Absolute Magnitude
15.8
H
DimBright
Near-Earth Object
Yes
Potentially Hazardous
Yes
Discovered
1999-Apr-11
Discoverer
LONEOS
Diameter
2.06 km
Absolute Magnitude (H)
15.8
Orbit Class
Apollo
Body Type
asteroid
Near-Earth Object
Yes
Potentially Hazardous
Yes
Data Sources
Source ID: 20012923