AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

68216

Apollo

Also known as: 68216 (2001 CV26)

Overview

68216 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 0.99 km. It was discovered on 2001-Feb-01 by LINEAR.

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Apollo

Diameter

0.99

km

0.01 km1,000 km

Absolute Magnitude

16.6

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

2001-Feb-01

Discoverer

LINEAR

Diameter

0.99 km

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: 20068216