AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous
Midas
Apollo
Also known as: 1981 Midas (1973 EA)
Overview
Midas 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 3.40 km. It was discovered on 1973-Mar-06 by Kowal, C..
Key Measurements
Type
Asteroid
Orbit Class
Apollo
Diameter
3.40
km
0.01 km1,000 km
Absolute Magnitude
15.3
H
DimBright
Near-Earth Object
Yes
Potentially Hazardous
Yes
Discovered
1973-Mar-06
Discoverer
Kowal, C.
Diameter
3.40 km
Absolute Magnitude (H)
15.3
Orbit Class
Apollo
Body Type
asteroid
Near-Earth Object
Yes
Potentially Hazardous
Yes
Data Sources
Source ID: 20001981