Babb's Mill (Blake's Iron)
Iron, ungrouped (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1876 · North Carolina, United States
Key Takeaway
Babb's Mill (Blake's Iron) is a Iron, ungrouped (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1876 in United States . It has a recorded mass of 136.0 kg.
136.0 kg
Mass
Iron, ungrouped
Classification
Found
Type
1876
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 4915 |
| Classification | Iron, ungrouped (Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 136.0 kg (299.8 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1876 |
| Coordinates | 36.3N, 82.88333W |
| Country | United States |
Location
Mass Context
"136.0 kg — about the weight of an adult person"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Babb's Mill (Blake's Iron)?
Babb's Mill (Blake's Iron) is classified as Iron, ungrouped (Iron Meteorite).
How much does the Babb's Mill (Blake's Iron) meteorite weigh?
The Babb's Mill (Blake's Iron) meteorite has a mass of 136.0 kg (299.8 lbs). About the weight of an adult person.
Where was the Babb's Mill (Blake's Iron) meteorite found?
The Babb's Mill (Blake's Iron) meteorite was found in North Carolina, United States in 1876.
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