AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

16960

Apollo

Also known as: 16960 (1998 QS52)

Overview

16960 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 1998-Aug-25 by LINEAR.

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Apollo

Absolute Magnitude

14.3

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

1998-Aug-25

Discoverer

LINEAR

Diameter

Unknown

Absolute Magnitude (H)

14.3

Orbit Class

Apollo

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources
JPL Small-Body Database

Source ID: 20016960