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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
Source ID: 20242643