AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

462238

Aten

Also known as: 462238 (2008 CN1)

Overview

462238 is an asteroid classified in the Aten orbit class. It is a Near-Earth Object (NEO). It has been identified as potentially hazardous. Its estimated diameter is 0.23 km. It was discovered on 2008-Feb-02 by CSS.

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Aten

Diameter

0.23

km

0.01 km1,000 km

Absolute Magnitude

20.7

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

2008-Feb-02

Discoverer

CSS

Diameter

0.23 km

Absolute Magnitude (H)

20.7

Orbit Class

Aten

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources
JPL Small-Body Database

Source ID: 20462238