AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

242708

Apollo

Also known as: 242708 (2005 UK1)

Overview

242708 is an asteroid classified in the Apollo orbit class. It is a Near-Earth Object (NEO). It has been identified as potentially hazardous. It was discovered on 2005-Oct-24 by Mt. Lemmon Survey.

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Apollo

Absolute Magnitude

18.1

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

2005-Oct-24

Discoverer

Mt. Lemmon Survey

Diameter

Unknown

Absolute Magnitude (H)

18.1

Orbit Class

Apollo

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources
JPL Small-Body Database

Source ID: 20242708