AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

8566

Apollo

Also known as: 8566 (1996 EN)

Overview

8566 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 1.57 km. It was discovered on 1996-Mar-15 by JPL/GEODSS NEAT.

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Apollo

Diameter

1.57

km

0.01 km1,000 km

Absolute Magnitude

16.5

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

1996-Mar-15

Discoverer

JPL/GEODSS NEAT

Diameter

1.57 km

Absolute Magnitude (H)

16.5

Orbit Class

Apollo

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources
JPL Small-Body Database

Source ID: 20008566