AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

Didymos

Apollo

Also known as: 65803 Didymos (1996 GT)

Overview

Didymos 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 0.78 km. It was discovered on 1996-Apr-11 by Spacewatch.

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Apollo

Diameter

0.78

km

0.01 km1,000 km

Absolute Magnitude

18.1

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

1996-Apr-11

Discoverer

Spacewatch

Diameter

0.78 km

Absolute Magnitude (H)

18.1

Orbit Class

Apollo

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources
JPL Small-Body Database

Source ID: 20065803