Bates Nunataks A78005

H6 (H Chondrite) · Found 1978 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Bates Nunataks A78005 is a H6 (H Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1978 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 81.8 g.

81.8 g
Mass
H6
Classification
Found
Type
1978
Year

Details

NASA ID4972
Classification H6 (H Chondrite)
Mass81.8 g (2.9 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1978
Coordinates80.25S, 153.5E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"81.8 g — about the weight of a few coins"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Bates Nunataks A78005?

Bates Nunataks A78005 is classified as H6 (H Chondrite).

How much does the Bates Nunataks A78005 meteorite weigh?

The Bates Nunataks A78005 meteorite has a mass of 81.8 g (2.9 oz). About the weight of a few coins.

Where was the Bates Nunataks A78005 meteorite found?

The Bates Nunataks A78005 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1978.

Same Classification

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