AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

496901

Apollo

Also known as: 496901 (2001 HB)

Overview

496901 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 2001-Apr-16 by LONEOS.

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Apollo

Absolute Magnitude

20.7

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

2001-Apr-16

Discoverer

LONEOS

Diameter

Unknown

Absolute Magnitude (H)

20.7

Orbit Class

Apollo

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources
JPL Small-Body Database

Source ID: 20496901