AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

Ryugu

Apollo

Also known as: 162173 Ryugu (1999 JU3)

Overview

Ryugu 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 0.90 km. It was discovered on 1999-May-10 by LINEAR.

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Apollo

Diameter

0.90

km

0.01 km1,000 km

Absolute Magnitude

19.6

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

1999-May-10

Discoverer

LINEAR

Diameter

0.90 km

Absolute Magnitude (H)

19.6

Orbit Class

Apollo

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources
JPL Small-Body Database

Source ID: 20162173