AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous
Itokawa
Apollo
Also known as: 25143 Itokawa (1998 SF36)
Overview
Itokawa 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 0.33 km. It was discovered on 1998-Sep-26 by LINEAR.
Key Measurements
Type
Asteroid
Orbit Class
Apollo
Diameter
0.33
km
0.01 km1,000 km
Absolute Magnitude
19.3
H
DimBright
Near-Earth Object
Yes
Potentially Hazardous
Yes
Discovered
1998-Sep-26
Discoverer
LINEAR
Diameter
0.33 km
Absolute Magnitude (H)
19.3
Orbit Class
Apollo
Body Type
asteroid
Near-Earth Object
Yes
Potentially Hazardous
Yes
Data Sources
Source ID: 20025143