AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

162039

Apollo

Also known as: 162039 (1996 JG)

Overview

162039 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 1996-May-08 by McNaught, R. H..

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Apollo

Absolute Magnitude

18.9

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

1996-May-08

Discoverer

McNaught, R. H.

Diameter

Unknown

Absolute Magnitude (H)

18.9

Orbit Class

Apollo

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources
JPL Small-Body Database

Source ID: 20162039