AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous
68548
Apollo
Also known as: 68548 (2001 XR31)
Overview
68548 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 1.18 km. It was discovered on 2001-Dec-13 by LINEAR.
Key Measurements
Type
Asteroid
Orbit Class
Apollo
Diameter
1.18
km
0.01 km1,000 km
Absolute Magnitude
16.6
H
DimBright
Near-Earth Object
Yes
Potentially Hazardous
Yes
Discovered
2001-Dec-13
Discoverer
LINEAR
Diameter
1.18 km
Absolute Magnitude (H)
16.6
Orbit Class
Apollo
Body Type
asteroid
Near-Earth Object
Yes
Potentially Hazardous
Yes
Data Sources
Source ID: 20068548