AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

294739

Apollo

Also known as: 294739 (2008 CM)

Overview

294739 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 0.74 km. It was discovered on 2008-Feb-02 by CSS.

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Apollo

Diameter

0.74

km

0.01 km1,000 km

Absolute Magnitude

17.0

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

2008-Feb-02

Discoverer

CSS

Diameter

0.74 km

Absolute Magnitude (H)

17.0

Orbit Class

Apollo

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources

Source ID: 20294739