AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous
Phaethon
Apollo
Also known as: 3200 Phaethon (1983 TB)
Overview
Phaethon 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 6.25 km. It was discovered on 1983-Oct-11 by IRAS.
Key Measurements
Type
Asteroid
Orbit Class
Apollo
Diameter
6.25
km
0.01 km1,000 km
Absolute Magnitude
14.4
H
DimBright
Near-Earth Object
Yes
Potentially Hazardous
Yes
Discovered
1983-Oct-11
Discoverer
IRAS
Diameter
6.25 km
Absolute Magnitude (H)
14.4
Orbit Class
Apollo
Body Type
asteroid
Near-Earth Object
Yes
Potentially Hazardous
Yes
Data Sources
Source ID: 20003200