Astrophyzix Object Profile: 413989 (2007 EL88)
Written by: Astrophyzix Digital Observatory for Planetary Defence
Image Credit: NASA JPL Small Body Database
Introduction
Asteroid 413989 (2007 EL88) is an Apollo-class Near-Earth Object (NEO) with a dynamically evolved, moderately high-eccentricity orbit that intersects the orbital path of Earth. It is classified as a Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (PHA) based on its size and orbital proximity, though current orbital solutions confirm no impact risk.
- Current long‑term solutions show no impact scenarios within the next 100 years.
Classification and Discovery
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Object Name | 413989 (2007 EL88) |
| Classification | Apollo-class NEO, Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (PHA) |
| SPK-ID | 20413989 |
| Discovery Date | 2007-03-14 |
| Discovery Survey | Siding Spring Survey |