AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous
Toutatis
Apollo
Also known as: 4179 Toutatis (1989 AC)
Overview
Toutatis 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 5.40 km. It was discovered on 1989-Jan-04 by Pollas, C..
Key Measurements
Type
Asteroid
Orbit Class
Apollo
Diameter
5.40
km
0.01 km1,000 km
Absolute Magnitude
15.3
H
DimBright
Near-Earth Object
Yes
Potentially Hazardous
Yes
Discovered
1989-Jan-04
Discoverer
Pollas, C.
Diameter
5.40 km
Absolute Magnitude (H)
15.3
Orbit Class
Apollo
Body Type
asteroid
Near-Earth Object
Yes
Potentially Hazardous
Yes
Data Sources
Source ID: 20004179