AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

138971

Apollo

Also known as: 138971 (2001 CB21)

Overview

138971 is an asteroid classified in the Apollo orbit class. It is a Near-Earth Object (NEO). It has been identified as potentially hazardous. It was discovered on 2001-Feb-02 by LINEAR.

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Apollo

Absolute Magnitude

18.5

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

2001-Feb-02

Discoverer

LINEAR

Diameter

Unknown

Absolute Magnitude (H)

18.5

Orbit Class

Apollo

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources
JPL Small-Body Database

Source ID: 20138971