AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

159857

Apollo

Also known as: 159857 (2004 LJ1)

Overview

159857 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 3.07 km. It was discovered on 2004-Jun-10 by LINEAR.

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Apollo

Diameter

3.07

km

0.01 km1,000 km

Absolute Magnitude

15.5

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

2004-Jun-10

Discoverer

LINEAR

Diameter

3.07 km

Absolute Magnitude (H)

15.5

Orbit Class

Apollo

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources
JPL Small-Body Database

Source ID: 20159857