AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

Wilson-Harrington

Apollo

Also known as: 4015 Wilson-Harrington (1979 VA)

Overview

Wilson-Harrington 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 4.00 km. It was discovered on 1979-Nov-15 by Helin, E. F..

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Apollo

Diameter

4.00

km

0.01 km1,000 km

Absolute Magnitude

16.2

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

1979-Nov-15

Discoverer

Helin, E. F.

Diameter

4.00 km

Absolute Magnitude (H)

16.2

Orbit Class

Apollo

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources
JPL Small-Body Database

Source ID: 20004015