2062 Aten (1976 AA)
Tracked by NASA JPL Near-Earth Object Web Service (NeoWs), 2062 Aten (1976 AA) is a Sr-type (Inner-Orbit Aten Prototype) body measuring between 950m and 1100m in diameter. On 2026-11-01, it completes a cislunar approach at 19.80 Lunar Distances (7,611,120 km) with a relative heliocentric velocity of 14.90 km/s.
Exact Landmark Scale Comparison (1100m)
Kinetic Impact Physics & Orbital Parameters
2062 Aten (1976 AA) (H = 17.1, Vmag ≈ 11.9) 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.
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3D Ephemeris Trajectory Waypoints
Planetary Defense Frequently Asked Questions (Schema.org FAQ)
How big is 2062 Aten (1976 AA) compared to city landmarks?
2062 Aten (1976 AA) has an estimated diameter between 950m and 1100m. At its upper-bound size of 1100m, it stands 248% as tall as the 443m Empire State Building in New York City and 333% of the 330m Eiffel Tower.
What does the stored 2026-11-01 close-approach estimate show?
This catalog snapshot lists a nominal miss distance of 19.80 Lunar Distances (7,611,120 km) for 2062 Aten (1976 AA). This is not an impact prediction; check the latest NASA JPL record for updated orbital estimates. The 3D impact simulation is hypothetical.
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