AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

221980

Apollo

Also known as: 221980 (1996 EO)

Overview

221980 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 0.43 km. It was discovered on 1996-Mar-15 by NEAT.

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Apollo

Diameter

0.43

km

0.01 km1,000 km

Absolute Magnitude

19.1

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

1996-Mar-15

Discoverer

NEAT

Diameter

0.43 km

Absolute Magnitude (H)

19.1

Orbit Class

Apollo

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources
JPL Small-Body Database

Source ID: 20221980