AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

Nereus

Apollo

Also known as: 4660 Nereus (1982 DB)

Overview

Nereus 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 0.33 km. It was discovered on 1982-Feb-28 by Helin, E. F..

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Apollo

Diameter

0.33

km

0.01 km1,000 km

Absolute Magnitude

18.8

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

1982-Feb-28

Discoverer

Helin, E. F.

Diameter

0.33 km

Absolute Magnitude (H)

18.8

Orbit Class

Apollo

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources
JPL Small-Body Database

Source ID: 20004660