Answer
Iron (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1970 · Australia
Key Takeaway
Answer is a Iron (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1970 in Australia . It has a recorded mass of 11.1 kg.
11.1 kg
Mass
Iron
Classification
Found
Type
1970
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 2309 |
| Classification | Iron (Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 11.1 kg (24.4 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1970 |
| Coordinates | 21.65972S, 140.90694E |
| Country | Australia |
Location
Mass Context
"11.1 kg — about the weight of a bowling ball"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Answer?
Answer is classified as Iron (Iron Meteorite).
How much does the Answer meteorite weigh?
The Answer meteorite has a mass of 11.1 kg (24.4 lbs). About the weight of a bowling ball.
Where was the Answer meteorite found?
The Answer meteorite was found in Australia in 1970.
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