AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

496005

Apollo

Also known as: 496005 (2007 XJ16)

Overview

496005 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 2007-Dec-05 by Spacewatch.

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Apollo

Absolute Magnitude

19.1

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

2007-Dec-05

Discoverer

Spacewatch

Diameter

Unknown

Absolute Magnitude (H)

19.1

Orbit Class

Apollo

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources
JPL Small-Body Database

Source ID: 20496005