AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous
162116
Apollo
Also known as: 162116 (1998 SA15)
Overview
162116 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 0.54 km. It was discovered on 1998-Sep-21 by LINEAR.
Key Measurements
Type
Asteroid
Orbit Class
Apollo
Diameter
0.54
km
0.01 km1,000 km
Absolute Magnitude
19.5
H
DimBright
Near-Earth Object
Yes
Potentially Hazardous
Yes
Discovered
1998-Sep-21
Discoverer
LINEAR
Diameter
0.54 km
Absolute Magnitude (H)
19.5
Orbit Class
Apollo
Body Type
asteroid
Near-Earth Object
Yes
Potentially Hazardous
Yes
Data Sources
Source ID: 20162116