AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

Adonis

Apollo

Also known as: 2101 Adonis (1936 CA)

Overview

Adonis 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 0.60 km. It was discovered on 1936-Feb-12 by Delporte, E..

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Apollo

Diameter

0.60

km

0.01 km1,000 km

Absolute Magnitude

18.7

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

1936-Feb-12

Discoverer

Delporte, E.

Diameter

0.60 km

Absolute Magnitude (H)

18.7

Orbit Class

Apollo

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources
JPL Small-Body Database

Source ID: 20002101