Allan Hills A78252
Iron, IVA (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1978 · Antarctica
Key Takeaway
Allan Hills A78252 is a Iron, IVA (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1978 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 2.8 kg.
2.8 kg
Mass
Iron, IVA
Classification
Found
Type
1978
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 1865 |
| Classification | Iron, IVA (Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 2.8 kg (6.1 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1978 |
| Coordinates | 76.71667S, 159.66667E |
| Country | Antarctica |
Location
Mass Context
"2.8 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Allan Hills A78252?
Allan Hills A78252 is classified as Iron, IVA (Iron Meteorite).
How much does the Allan Hills A78252 meteorite weigh?
The Allan Hills A78252 meteorite has a mass of 2.8 kg (6.1 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.
Where was the Allan Hills A78252 meteorite found?
The Allan Hills A78252 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1978.
Same Classification
- Gibeon 26.0 tonnes
- Yingde 3.0 tonnes
- Yanhuitlan 421.0 kg
- Muonionalusta 230.0 kg
- Guanghua 190.0 kg
- Huizopa 140.0 kg
- Para de Minas 116.3 kg
- Social Circle 99.3 kg
Nearby Meteorites
- Allan Hills 86601 H5
- Allan Hills 85151 R3.6
- Allan Hills 85110 H5
- Allan Hills 84243 H6
- Allan Hills 83100 CM1/2
- Allan Hills 85122 H5
- Allan Hills 84101 H6
- Allan Hills 87906 LL6
Data from NASA Meteorite Landings Dataset (public domain). This site is not affiliated with NASA. For official records, visit data.nasa.gov.