> > The Atens and the Apollos both have their aphelions within the > asteroid belt where they originated. > http://www.daviddarling.info/images/Apollos_Atens_Amors.jpg >
Most Atens and Apollos do, but there are a few exceptions. Asteroid 2012 DA14's orbit is very Earth-like, and does not cross into the main asteroid belt. In fact, 2012 DA14's orbit was changed enough by its close Earth flyby in February 15th, that its classification was changed from an Apollo to an Aten after the flyby. Ron ______________________________________________ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list [email protected] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
