AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

179806

Apollo

Also known as: 179806 (2002 TD66)

Overview

179806 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 2002-Oct-05 by LINEAR.

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Apollo

Absolute Magnitude

20.5

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

2002-Oct-05

Discoverer

LINEAR

Diameter

Unknown

Absolute Magnitude (H)

20.5

Orbit Class

Apollo

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources
JPL Small-Body Database

Source ID: 20179806