16 Psyche (Metallic Core Anomaly)
Tracked by NASA JPL Near-Earth Object Web Service (NeoWs), 16 Psyche (Metallic Core Anomaly) is a M-type (Nickel-Iron PGM Core) body measuring between 210m and 280m in diameter. On 2026-10-21, it completes a cislunar approach at 18.40 Lunar Distances (7,072,960 km) with a relative heliocentric velocity of 18.60 km/s.
Exact Landmark Scale Comparison (280m)
Kinetic Impact Physics & Orbital Parameters
16 Psyche (Metallic Core Anomaly) (H = 20.4, Vmag ≈ 15.1) is below consumer optical detection thresholds (requires ≥1000mm survey aperture); explore certified meteorite specimens[↗] or indoor optical projection instead.
Campo del Cielo Meteorite Specimen (Certified Iron-Nickel)
Authentic coarse octahedrite Group IAB iron-nickel meteorite fragment (92.9% Fe, 6.7% Ni) recovered from the Chaco crater field with certificate of authenticity.
Satin-black 5W warm-white LED optical glass lens planetarium projecting 60,000 stars and simulated meteor shower trajectories indoors.
3D Ephemeris Trajectory Waypoints
Planetary Defense Frequently Asked Questions (Schema.org FAQ)
How big is 16 Psyche (Metallic Core Anomaly) compared to city landmarks?
16 Psyche (Metallic Core Anomaly) has an estimated diameter between 210m and 280m. At its upper-bound size of 280m, it stands 63% as tall as the 443m Empire State Building in New York City and 85% of the 330m Eiffel Tower.
Will 16 Psyche (Metallic Core Anomaly) impact Earth during its 2026-10-21 approach?
No. NASA JPL Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) orbital solutions confirm 16 Psyche (Metallic Core Anomaly) will pass safely at a minimum distance of 18.40 Lunar Distances (7,072,960 km). You can still simulate a hypothetical street-level impact in our 3D CesiumJS simulator.
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Authentic coarse octahedrite Group IAB iron-nickel meteorite fragment (92.9% Fe, 6.7% Ni) recovered from the Chaco crater field.
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