Dora (pallasite)
Pallasite, PMG (Stony-Iron Meteorite) · Found 1955 · New Mexico, United States
Key Takeaway
Dora (pallasite) is a Pallasite, PMG (Stony-Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1955 in United States . It has a recorded mass of 7.6 kg.
7.6 kg
Mass
Pallasite, PMG
Classification
Found
Type
1955
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 7712 |
| Classification | Pallasite, PMG (Stony-Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 7.6 kg (16.8 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1955 |
| Coordinates | 33.92667N, 103.955W |
| Country | United States |
Location
Mass Context
"7.6 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Dora (pallasite)?
Dora (pallasite) is classified as Pallasite, PMG (Stony-Iron Meteorite).
How much does the Dora (pallasite) meteorite weigh?
The Dora (pallasite) meteorite has a mass of 7.6 kg (16.8 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.
Where was the Dora (pallasite) meteorite found?
The Dora (pallasite) meteorite was found in New Mexico, United States in 1955.
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