AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

162979

Apollo

Also known as: 162979 (2001 RA12)

Overview

162979 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 2001-Sep-10 by LINEAR.

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Apollo

Absolute Magnitude

18.3

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

2001-Sep-10

Discoverer

LINEAR

Diameter

Unknown

Absolute Magnitude (H)

18.3

Orbit Class

Apollo

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources
JPL Small-Body Database

Source ID: 20162979