AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

Tantalus

Apollo

Also known as: 2102 Tantalus (1975 YA)

Overview

Tantalus 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 1.65 km. It was discovered on 1975-Dec-27 by Kowal, C..

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Apollo

Diameter

1.65

km

0.01 km1,000 km

Absolute Magnitude

16.0

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

1975-Dec-27

Discoverer

Kowal, C.

Diameter

1.65 km

Absolute Magnitude (H)

16.0

Orbit Class

Apollo

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources
JPL Small-Body Database

Source ID: 20002102