AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

496817

Apollo

Also known as: 496817 (1989 VB)

Overview

496817 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 0.40 km. It was discovered on 1989-Nov-01 by Parker, Q. A..

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Apollo

Diameter

0.40

km

0.01 km1,000 km

Absolute Magnitude

20.0

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

1989-Nov-01

Discoverer

Parker, Q. A.

Diameter

0.40 km

Absolute Magnitude (H)

20.0

Orbit Class

Apollo

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources
JPL Small-Body Database

Source ID: 20496817