AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

471240

Apollo

Also known as: 471240 (2011 BT15)

Overview

471240 is an asteroid classified in the Apollo orbit class. It is a Near-Earth Object (NEO). It has been identified as potentially hazardous. It was discovered on 2011-Jan-24 by Pan-STARRS 1.

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Apollo

Absolute Magnitude

21.7

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

2011-Jan-24

Discoverer

Pan-STARRS 1

Diameter

Unknown

Absolute Magnitude (H)

21.7

Orbit Class

Apollo

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources
JPL Small-Body Database

Source ID: 20471240