Near-Earth objects
type: Concept
narrower: Amor group

Eros
type: Concept
broader: Amor group

Amor group
type: Concept
contributor: AAS Frey.Katie Admin
contributor: AAS Frey.Katie
modified: 2020-12-03T17:23:52.817Z
modified: 2020-10-26T18:37:33.864Z
alternative label: Amor asteroids
broader: Near-Earth objects
definition: A near-Earth asteroid (NEA) with perihelion distances between 1.017 and 1.3 astronomical units. The Amor asteroids approach the orbit of the Earth from beyond, but do not intersect it. Most Amors do cross the orbit of Mars. It is estimated that 32% of the total number of NEAs are Amors. One of the larger Amors is Eros.
narrower: Eros