AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous
162998
Apollo
Also known as: 162998 (2001 SK162)
Overview
162998 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 0.88 km. It was discovered on 2001-Sep-17 by LINEAR.
Key Measurements
Type
Asteroid
Orbit Class
Apollo
Diameter
0.88
km
0.01 km1,000 km
Absolute Magnitude
18.2
H
DimBright
Near-Earth Object
Yes
Potentially Hazardous
Yes
Discovered
2001-Sep-17
Discoverer
LINEAR
Diameter
0.88 km
Absolute Magnitude (H)
18.2
Orbit Class
Apollo
Body Type
asteroid
Near-Earth Object
Yes
Potentially Hazardous
Yes
Data Sources
Source ID: 20162998