AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

242643

Apollo

Also known as: 242643 (2005 NZ6)

Overview

242643 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 1.99 km. It was discovered on 2005-Jul-03 by NEAT.

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Apollo

Diameter

1.99

km

0.01 km1,000 km

Absolute Magnitude

17.4

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

2005-Jul-03

Discoverer

NEAT

Diameter

1.99 km

Absolute Magnitude (H)

17.4

Orbit Class

Apollo

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources
JPL Small-Body Database

Source ID: 20242643