AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

856955

Apollo

Also known as: 856955 (2012 BT23)

Overview

856955 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 2012-Jan-20 by CSS.

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Apollo

Absolute Magnitude

18.9

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

2012-Jan-20

Discoverer

CSS

Diameter

Unknown

Absolute Magnitude (H)

18.9

Orbit Class

Apollo

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources
JPL Small-Body Database

Source ID: 20856955