AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

Minos

Apollo

Also known as: 6239 Minos (1989 QF)

Overview

Minos 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 1989-Aug-31 by Shoemaker, C. and E..

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Apollo

Absolute Magnitude

18.6

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

1989-Aug-31

Discoverer

Shoemaker, C. and E.

Diameter

Unknown

Absolute Magnitude (H)

18.6

Orbit Class

Apollo

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources
JPL Small-Body Database

Source ID: 20006239