AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous
Mithra
Apollo
Also known as: 4486 Mithra (1987 SB)
Overview
Mithra 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 1.85 km. It was discovered on 1987-Sep-22 by Elst and Shkodrov.
Key Measurements
Type
Asteroid
Orbit Class
Apollo
Diameter
1.85
km
0.01 km1,000 km
Absolute Magnitude
15.6
H
DimBright
Near-Earth Object
Yes
Potentially Hazardous
Yes
Discovered
1987-Sep-22
Discoverer
Elst and Shkodrov
Diameter
1.85 km
Absolute Magnitude (H)
15.6
Orbit Class
Apollo
Body Type
asteroid
Near-Earth Object
Yes
Potentially Hazardous
Yes
Data Sources
Source ID: 20004486