AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

162162

Apollo

Also known as: 162162 (1999 DB7)

Overview

162162 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 1999-Feb-26 by LINEAR.

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Apollo

Absolute Magnitude

20.0

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

1999-Feb-26

Discoverer

LINEAR

Diameter

Unknown

Absolute Magnitude (H)

20.0

Orbit Class

Apollo

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources
JPL Small-Body Database

Source ID: 20162162