AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

549948

Apollo

Also known as: 549948 (2011 WL2)

Overview

549948 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 2011-Nov-16 by LINEAR.

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Apollo

Absolute Magnitude

20.8

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

2011-Nov-16

Discoverer

LINEAR

Diameter

Unknown

Absolute Magnitude (H)

20.8

Orbit Class

Apollo

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources
JPL Small-Body Database

Source ID: 20549948