AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

279744

Apollo

Also known as: 279744 (1998 KM3)

Overview

279744 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 1998-May-24 by LINEAR.

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Apollo

Absolute Magnitude

19.9

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

1998-May-24

Discoverer

LINEAR

Diameter

Unknown

Absolute Magnitude (H)

19.9

Orbit Class

Apollo

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources
JPL Small-Body Database

Source ID: 20279744