AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

496816

Apollo

Also known as: 496816 (1989 UP)

Overview

496816 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 0.30 km. It was discovered on 1989-Oct-27 by Spacewatch.

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Apollo

Diameter

0.30

km

0.01 km1,000 km

Absolute Magnitude

20.5

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

1989-Oct-27

Discoverer

Spacewatch

Diameter

0.30 km

Absolute Magnitude (H)

20.5

Orbit Class

Apollo

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources

Source ID: 20496816