AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous

85989

Aten

Also known as: 85989 (1999 JD6)

Overview

85989 is an asteroid classified in the Aten orbit class. It is a Near-Earth Object (NEO). It has been identified as potentially hazardous. Its estimated diameter is 1.46 km. It was discovered on 1999-May-12 by LONEOS.

Key Measurements

Type

Asteroid

Orbit Class

Aten

Diameter

1.46

km

0.01 km1,000 km

Absolute Magnitude

17.1

H

DimBright

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Discovered

1999-May-12

Discoverer

LONEOS

Diameter

1.46 km

Absolute Magnitude (H)

17.1

Orbit Class

Aten

Body Type

asteroid

Near-Earth Object

Yes

Potentially Hazardous

Yes

Data Sources
JPL Small-Body Database

Source ID: 20085989