El Capitan
Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1893 · New Mexico, United States
Key Takeaway
El Capitan is a Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1893 in United States . It has a recorded mass of 27.5 kg.
27.5 kg
Mass
Iron, IIIAB
Classification
Found
Type
1893
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 7794 |
| Classification | Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 27.5 kg (60.6 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1893 |
| Coordinates | 33.5N, 105.5W |
| Country | United States |
Location
Mass Context
"27.5 kg — about the weight of a bowling ball"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is El Capitan?
El Capitan is classified as Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite).
How much does the El Capitan meteorite weigh?
The El Capitan meteorite has a mass of 27.5 kg (60.6 lbs). About the weight of a bowling ball.
Where was the El Capitan meteorite found?
The El Capitan meteorite was found in New Mexico, United States in 1893.
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