AsteroidNear-Earth ObjectPotentially Hazardous
Apophis
Aten
Also known as: 99942 Apophis (2004 MN4)
Overview
Apophis 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 0.34 km. It was discovered on 2004-Jun-19 by Tholen, D. J..
Key Measurements
Type
Asteroid
Orbit Class
Aten
Diameter
0.34
km
0.01 km1,000 km
Absolute Magnitude
19.1
H
DimBright
Near-Earth Object
Yes
Potentially Hazardous
Yes
Discovered
2004-Jun-19
Discoverer
Tholen, D. J.
Diameter
0.34 km
Absolute Magnitude (H)
19.1
Orbit Class
Aten
Body Type
asteroid
Near-Earth Object
Yes
Potentially Hazardous
Yes
Data Sources
Source ID: 20099942