Cerro del Inca
Iron, IIIF (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1997 · Argentina
Key Takeaway
Cerro del Inca is a Iron, IIIF (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1997 in Argentina . It has a recorded mass of 20.6 kg.
20.6 kg
Mass
Iron, IIIF
Classification
Found
Type
1997
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 5309 |
| Classification | Iron, IIIF (Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 20.6 kg (45.4 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1997 |
| Coordinates | 22.21667S, 68.90833W |
| Country | Argentina |
Location
Mass Context
"20.6 kg — about the weight of a bowling ball"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Cerro del Inca?
Cerro del Inca is classified as Iron, IIIF (Iron Meteorite).
How much does the Cerro del Inca meteorite weigh?
The Cerro del Inca meteorite has a mass of 20.6 kg (45.4 lbs). About the weight of a bowling ball.
Where was the Cerro del Inca meteorite found?
The Cerro del Inca meteorite was found in Argentina in 1997.
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- Moonbi 13.2 kg
- Clark County 11.3 kg
- Binya 11.3 kg
- Fitzwater Pass 65.4 g
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