AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

251722

Apollo

Also known as: 251722 (1997 US2)

Overview

251722 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 1997-Oct-23 by Spacewatch.

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Apollo

Absolute Magnitude

19.8

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

1997-Oct-23

Discoverer

Spacewatch

Diameter

Unknown

Absolute Magnitude (H)

19.8

Orbit Class

Apollo

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources
JPL Small-Body Database

Source ID: 20251722