AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

163243

Aten

Also known as: 163243 (2002 FB3)

Overview

163243 is an asteroid classified in the Aten orbit class. It is a Near-Earth Object (NEO). It has been identified as potentially hazardous. Its estimated diameter is 1.68 km. It was discovered on 2002-Mar-18 by LINEAR.

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Aten

Diameter

1.68

km

0.01 km1,000 km

Absolute Magnitude

16.4

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

2002-Mar-18

Discoverer

LINEAR

Diameter

1.68 km

Absolute Magnitude (H)

16.4

Orbit Class

Aten

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources
JPL Small-Body Database

Source ID: 20163243