AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

Ptah

Apollo

Also known as: 5011 Ptah (6743 P-L)

Overview

Ptah 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 1960-Sep-24 by van Houten and Gehrels.

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Apollo

Absolute Magnitude

16.6

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

1960-Sep-24

Discoverer

van Houten and Gehrels

Diameter

Unknown

Absolute Magnitude (H)

16.6

Orbit Class

Apollo

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources
JPL Small-Body Database

Source ID: 20005011