AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

4953

Apollo

Also known as: 4953 (1990 MU)

Overview

4953 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 1990-Jun-23 by McNaught, R. H..

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Apollo

Absolute Magnitude

14.9

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

1990-Jun-23

Discoverer

McNaught, R. H.

Diameter

Unknown

Absolute Magnitude (H)

14.9

Orbit Class

Apollo

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources
JPL Small-Body Database

Source ID: 20004953